Description
-Large Manuel Carbonell Sculpture "Pygmalion and Galatea" 50" High, Lovers Couple Kiss Male Female Nude Torso Expressionist Mid-Century Modern Art Brutalist eames era
-Large-scale rendition of MANUEL CARBONELL (1918-2011; Cuban) expressionist sculpture titled "Pygmalion and Galatea", circa 1960s. Plaster with stone effect finish; raw brutalist style lower portion. Not apparently signed or marked. Very heavy; weighs roughly 90 lbs.
-Overall good vintage condition with surface wear (scratches, scuffs, and marks). Some imperfections that are inherent to the nature and making of the piece. There appears to be a crack along the lower portion on the back side (see photo #8) -- possible sign of previous repair. Restoration has not been attempted by us.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good vintage condition with surface wear (scratches, scuffs, and marks). Some imperfections that are inherent to the nature and making of the piece. There appears to be a crack along the lower portion on the back side toward the bottom (see photo #8) -- possible sign of previous repair. Restoration has not been attempted by us.
Creator:
Artist: Manuel Carbonell
Materials & Techniques:
Plaster
Details:
Art Subjects: Nude, Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
-Large-scale rendition of MANUEL CARBONELL (1918-2011; Cuban) expressionist sculpture titled "Pygmalion and Galatea", circa 1960s. Plaster with stone effect finish; raw brutalist style lower portion. Not apparently signed or marked. Very heavy; weighs roughly 90 lbs.
-Overall good vintage condition with surface wear (scratches, scuffs, and marks). Some imperfections that are inherent to the nature and making of the piece. There appears to be a crack along the lower portion on the back side (see photo #8) -- possible sign of previous repair. Restoration has not been attempted by us.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good vintage condition with surface wear (scratches, scuffs, and marks). Some imperfections that are inherent to the nature and making of the piece. There appears to be a crack along the lower portion on the back side toward the bottom (see photo #8) -- possible sign of previous repair. Restoration has not been attempted by us.
Creator:
Artist: Manuel Carbonell
Materials & Techniques:
Plaster
Details:
Art Subjects: Nude, Figure
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good vintage condition with surface wear (scratches, scuffs, and marks). Some imperfections that are inherent to the nature and making of the piece. There appears to be a crack along the lower portion on the back side toward the bottom (see photo #8) -- possible sign of previous repair. Restoration has not been attempted by us.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
50 x 12 x 12 in
Mid 20th Century "Pygmalion and Galatea" Modern Figurative Sculpture of a Couple by Manuel Carbonell
Estimate $2,000-$3,750
Starting Bid
$1,000
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