33 - MARCELLO MASCHERINI SIGNED BRONZE 'CORRIDA' BULLFIGHTER, ITALY MID CENTURY

MARCELLO MASCHERINI SIGNED BRONZE 'CORRIDA' BULLFIGHTER, ITALY MID CENTURY A fine modernist sculpture by the Italian artist Marcello Mascherini (1906-1983) entitled 'Corrida' meaning 'Bullfight'. The piece shows a matador holding up his cape (muleta) to guide the bull. However, the bull and the matador morph into each other, with no clear distinction between the two. The legs of the man are also the front legs of the bull, and the man's head has horns sprouting from the sides. The piece is signed on one of the legs. Mascherini attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome as a young man, developing a distinct and evocative style with motion and emotion at the surface, both influenced by and in contrast to the fascistic art pushed by Mussolini. He produced a variety of sculptures throughout his life, continuing right up until his death in 1983. Italy, 20th century. Dimensions: H:16 in., (40.7 cm.) L:12 5/8 in., (32 cm.) Condition: Excellent. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.