An extraordinary example of mid-century sculptural craftsmanship, this solid wrought iron wall sculpture from 1960s France is a work of striking material presence and poetic abstraction. Signed discreetly in the lower right corner (not readable unfortunately), this piece commands attention with its deep relief, undulating forms, and powerful sense of motion, all rendered in a medium rarely handled with such organic fluidity. Although the maker is not known, quality and creativity make this piece very interesting.
Forged entirely from solid wrought iron, this sculpture is not only visually arresting but also physically immense, exceptionally heavy, it speaks to the sheer labor, precision, and artistic will required in its making. In an era increasingly defined by mass production and industrial minimalism, this piece defies conventions through its tactile surface and emotional resonance. The deep black patina lends a sense of timelessness, while the sculpted forms, somewhat reminiscent of abstract topographies or anatomical curves, evoke both landscape and body with a visceral intensity.
This is sculpture as architecture, dense, tactile, and grounded in the raw language of material. Whether placed in a private gallery, architectural space, or curated interior, this one-of-a-kind work transforms the wall it occupies into a statement of power, mystery, and depth.
For collectors of post-war European art, brutalist design, or highly sculptural objects, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece that merges physical weight with artistic gravity.
Designer: | Unknown | |
Type: | Wall sculpture | |
Manufacturer: | Unknown | |
Year: | 1960 | |
Country: | France | |
Materials: | Wrought iron, patinated | |
Condition: | Very good | |
Height: | 50 cm | |
Width: | 58 cm | |
Depth: | 4 cm | |
Item nr: | AMF23JUL27 |
Holland / Belgium: | € Free | |
Europe: | € 150 - 250 | |
Outside Europe: | € 250 - 350 |