Description
Presented in this listing is a wooden sculpture by Italian artist and furniture maker, Mario Dal Fabbro. This piece was sculpted in the artist's trademark, nebulous style and evokes a botanic, tree-like object that is equally fluid and calcified. It measures 12 1/4" in height, 12 1/2" in width, and 6" in depth. It is signed and dated (1981) underneath the base.
Dal Fabbro's experience with wood began with his three decades as a furniture maker, beginning in Venice and then in New York City. Twenty years later, he pursued his original passion for sculpting where his in-depth knowledge enabled him to treat wood with the malleability of clay. And for his organic, kinetic shapes, Fabbro preferred smaller pieces as they condensed the dimensional complexity of the forms. His pieces currently occupy private and public collections around the world.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This piece was acquired vintage and has since been gently restored by an experienced, museum-quality wood specialist in greater Washington DC. All restoration information available upon request.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Artist: Mario Dal Fabbro
Materials & Techniques:
Sculpting, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Botanic, Abstract, Figure
Country of Origin: United States
Dal Fabbro's experience with wood began with his three decades as a furniture maker, beginning in Venice and then in New York City. Twenty years later, he pursued his original passion for sculpting where his in-depth knowledge enabled him to treat wood with the malleability of clay. And for his organic, kinetic shapes, Fabbro preferred smaller pieces as they condensed the dimensional complexity of the forms. His pieces currently occupy private and public collections around the world.
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This piece was acquired vintage and has since been gently restored by an experienced, museum-quality wood specialist in greater Washington DC. All restoration information available upon request.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Artist: Mario Dal Fabbro
Materials & Techniques:
Sculpting, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Botanic, Abstract, Figure
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; This piece was acquired vintage and has since been gently restored by an experienced, museum-quality wood specialist in greater Washington DC. All restoration information available upon request.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12.5 x 13 x 7 in
1981 Mario Dal Fabbro Biomorphic Wooden Sculpture, Signed
Estimate $2,000-$3,300
Starting Bid
$1,000
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