MARIO CARREÑO (1913-1999) Frutero signed, numbered and inscribed with the foundry 'Carreno 3/18 Fundición R. Buchhass' (along the base) bronze with brown patina 14 x 12 in (35.5 x 30.4 cm) Conceived in 1974, this bronze version cast by the R. Buchhass Foundry in an edition of 18 Footnotes: Provenance Acquired directly from the artist's studio by the present owner. Frutero is a representative example of Mario Carreño's three-dimensional investigations, in which a functional object is transformed into a sculptural form defined by balance and modern synthesis. The work presents a clear and solid structure, combining a sturdy base with an upper bowl containing spherical volumes that emphasize relationships of containment, weight, and stability. Transcending its utilitarian origin, the piece asserts itself as an autonomous object in which formal refinement and proportional harmony reveal Carreño's assimilation of modern visual language. Frutero encapsulates the artist's commitment to integrating art, design, and everyday life into a unified sculptural expression. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing