Igor Mitoraj (1944-2014): Stella, bronze à patine brune, marque de fonderie 'Fonderia Tesconi Pietrasanta', éd. 158/250, (1980)

H 23 cm

Edition by Artcurial; numbered 158/250.

Igor Mitoraj, sculptor of Polish origin (1944-2014), shared his life between Paris and Pietrasanta, in Italy, at the end of the 1960s. His work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions (France, Spain, Germany, Italy, United States…). In 1981, he produced his first monumental sculpture 'Grand Toscano', currently in La Défense in Paris. Since 1995, his monumental sculpture 'Thshuki-No-Ikari', purchased by the British Museum, has been displayed in front of the colonnade of the famous Museum. In Paris one can admire the monumental 'Tindaro' head in front of the KPMG tower, as well as the sculptures 'Ikaria' (Tour Adria), 'Ikaro' (Tour Ernst & Young) and 'Centurion' (Tour Fiat). 

Ref.:

- Tajan, Paris, May 18, 2016, lot 78, for another example from the same edition. (link)