436 - GIUSEPPE MACRI Silver sculpture depicting a standing rooster.

GIUSEPPE MACRI Silver sculpture depicting a standing rooster. Italy, 20th century Height x width x depth: 21 x 6.5 x 14.5 cm. Weight: 602 g Depicted with its head raised, beak open, and broad, arched tail, resting on a quadrangular silver plinth, which in turn is mounted on a wooden base.The sculpture is distinguished by its lively, naturalistic interpretation of the subject and its highly expressive modeling, characterized by an irregular surface enlivened by dense incisions and pronounced reliefs that effectively convey the texture of the plumage. The figure, with its deliberately elongated proportions and proud bearing, reveals a sculptural sensibility associated with 20th-century Italian figurative sculpture. Signature and hallmarks: The plinth bears the engraved signature “MACRI,” along with the silver fineness mark “800.” The wooden base is fitted with a metal plaque bearing the cursive inscription “Macrì.” Attributed to Giuseppe Macrì based on the signature, stylistic characteristics, and comparisons with documented works by the artist. Giuseppe Macrì, who trained in Rome within Pericle Fazzini’s artistic circle, combined his sculptural practice with a particular interest in the applied arts and silversmithing, also producing animal sculptures in bronze and silver. His work is characterized by an expressive artistic language in which naturalistic observation is combined with free and spontaneous modeling, lending movement and vitality to the surfaces. The sculpture finds significant parallels in the artist’s animal-themed works, as documented by other examples in 800/1000 silver and bronze that have appeared on the art market.Comparative references: Bertolami Fine Art, Rome, Auction No. 96, September 16, 2021, Lot 429, Giuseppe Macrì (Roccella Ionica, 1913 – Rome, 1991), *Cavallino* (Little Horse) and *San Francesco e il lupo* (Saint Francis and the Wolf), two bronze sculptures signed “Macrì.” Condition rating: **** good. The lot is in good condition with normal signs of wear over time.