Mid-20th Century Italian Sculptural Bronze Ballet Dancers Table With Glass Top

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Exceptional Italian sculptural table from the mid-20th century, featuring an elaborate bronze base depicting a male and female ballet dancer … Read more Exceptional Italian sculptural table from the mid-20th century, featuring an elaborate bronze base depicting a male and female ballet dancer captured in a dynamic and expressive pose.

The two figures are modelled with outstretched arms and intertwined bodies, creating a strong sense of movement, balance and theatricality. Their extended arms visually support the oval clear glass top, transforming the functional structure of the table into an imposing sculptural composition.

The bronze base was produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, allowing for a particularly refined treatment of the figures. The quality of the casting can be appreciated in the anatomical modelling, facial features, hands, costumes and carefully articulated musculature of the dancers.

A rich naturally aged bronze patina enhances the depth of the modelling and emphasizes the contrast between the substantial sculptural base and the visual lightness of the transparent glass top.

An impressive example of Italian decorative craftsmanship, conceived as both a functional table and a freestanding work of sculpture. Its dramatic figural design makes it particularly suitable as a center table or statement piece in a sophisticated interior.

Made in Italy, mid-20th century.

Dimensions: 103 × 82 cm / 40.55 × 32.28 in. See less