The sculptural language of Wifredo Lam merges Surrealist influences with Afro-Caribbean symbolism, resulting in hybrid, totemic forms. This pair, conceived as complementary elements, emphasizes the dialogue between material and form through contrasting patinas and vertical structures. Wifredo Lam's plastic research combines surrealist influences and Afro-Caribbean symbolism, giving life to hybrid and totemic forms. This pair, conceived as a complementary whole, develops a dialogue between matter and form through contrasting surfaces and a dynamic vertical structure. The Oiseaux de feu pair represents a significant example of Wifredo Lam's plastic production, developed in parallel with his pictorial research and strongly influenced by the European experience and, in particular, by the ceramic and sculptural context of Albissola. The totemic and stylized forms recall the artist's typical hybrid iconography, in which anthropomorphic and zoomorphic elements blend into dynamic vertical structures. The duality between the two versions - golden and silver - emphasizes the formal and material dialogue between the surfaces, giving the whole a strong plastic and decorative presence. Even though it is a multiple, the work maintains a significant executive quality and fits coherently into the corpus of the artist's three-dimensional works. Wifredo Lam is considered one of the main protagonists of 20th century art, known for having synthesized Surrealist, Cubist and Afro-Caribbean influences in a unique and recognizable language. During his stays in Europe, and in particular in Italy, Lam developed a concrete interest in ceramics and sculpture, collaborating with artisan and artistic entities that contributed to the diffusion of author multiples intended for a wider audience than unique works. Lam's multiple works, and in particular paired sculptures such as Oiseaux de feu, have recorded significant results on the international market, with significant sales at top-tier auction houses such as Christie's. The presence of the complete pair (A & B) represents a distinctive element and increases collector interest compared to individual specimens.
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SILVER Seller in Milano, Italy
