Keywords: sculpture in ferro, attribuito a Marcello Fantoni, arte brutalista italiana, scultura anni '50, scultura mid-century, ferro saldato, scultura toscana, scultura senza firma, design italiano, arte del dopoguerra, iron sculpture, attributed to Marcello Fantoni, Italian brutalist art, 1950s sculpture, mid-century sculpture, welded iron art, Tuscan sculpture, unsigned work, Italian design, postwar sculpture Sculpture in wrought iron and welded, made in Italy in the 50s/60s, attributed to Marcello Fantoni. The work is characterized by a brutalist and gestural construction, obtained through the assembly of plates, curved elements and visible welds. The material language and plastic approach closely recall the iron sculptures signed by Marcello Fantoni in the same period, although this work is without visible signature. The compositional complexity, expressive strength and original patina make it a rare example of post-war Italian sculptural art, attributable to the active Tuscan circle between ceramics and artistic iron. Marcello Fantoni (Florence, 1915-2011) was an Italian artist and designer known for his eclectic production in ceramics, metal and glass. After studying at the Art Institute in Florence, he founded his own workshop in 1936, distinguishing himself for an innovative language that blends Tuscan craftsmanship with modern design. In the '50s and '60s he also dedicated himself to iron sculpture, creating works with a brutalist style, often unique, characterized by raw welds, broken shapes and oxidized surfaces. His works are present in museums and international collections.
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SILVER Seller in Milano, Italy
