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Enrico Butti — Agiatezza perduta (Lost Riches)
Enrico Butti

Agiatezza perduta (Lost Riches)

"Agiatezza perduta (Lost Riches)" is a white marble sculpture by Italian artist Enrico Butti that exemplifies the figurative tradition of early twentieth century Italian sculpture. The work's title suggests themes of lost wealth or comfort, likely expressed through the carved form of a human figure rendered in the pure, luminous medium of white marble. Butti's skillful treatment of the marble surface demonstrates his mastery of neoclassical and modern sculptural techniques, combining refined carving with expressive subject matter typical of his artistic practice.

Medium
white marble

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 532

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Enrico Butti, Agiatezza perduta (Lost Riches)

"Agiatezza perduta (Lost Riches)" is a white marble sculpture by Italian artist Enrico Butti that exemplifies the figurative tradition of early twentieth century Italian sculpture. The work's title suggests themes of lost wealth or comfort, likely expressed through the carved form of a human figure rendered in the pure, luminous medium of white marble. Butti's skillful treatment of the marble surface demonstrates his mastery of neoclassical and modern sculptural techniques, combining refined carving with expressive subject matter typical of his artistic practice.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Art Deco, Bronze Sculpture, Allegorical figure, Classical Influence, Italian Artist, Melancholic, Monumental Form, symbolic wealth, Figurative