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León Ferrari — Esfera (Sphere)
León Ferrari

Esfera (Sphere)

A gleaming stainless steel sphere constructed from an intricate lattice of interwoven wires and coils, creating a delicate yet structurally complex three-dimensional form. Ferrari's meticulous hand-bending of the metal reflects his broader interest in process and geometry, transforming industrial material into something almost organic in its visual rhythm. The reflective surface of the steel catches and disperses light, lending the work a constantly shifting presence that belies the rigidity of its material.

Medium
stainless steel

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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León Ferrari, Esfera (Sphere)

A gleaming stainless steel sphere constructed from an intricate lattice of interwoven wires and coils, creating a delicate yet structurally complex three-dimensional form. Ferrari's meticulous hand-bending of the metal reflects his broader interest in process and geometry, transforming industrial material into something almost organic in its visual rhythm. The reflective surface of the steel catches and disperses light, lending the work a constantly shifting presence that belies the rigidity of its material.

Medium
stainless steel
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Argentine Artist, 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Industrial Material, Conceptual Art, Geometric Form, Stainless Steel, Abstract Sculpture, Reflective Surface, Modern Master, Three-Dimensional

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