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Arnaldo Pomodoro — Sfera
Arnaldo Pomodoro

Sfera

A monumental bronze sphere by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, its polished exterior fractured to reveal a complex mechanical interior of gears, shafts, and geometric forms. The tension between the perfect, gleaming outer surface and the turbulent, eroded core creates a powerful meditation on the duality of order and chaos. Rich golden patina enhances the work's sense of ancient mystery while reinforcing its deeply tactile, almost geological presence.

Medium
bronze with gold patina

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 10, 2015

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Arnaldo Pomodoro, Sfera

A monumental bronze sphere by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, its polished exterior fractured to reveal a complex mechanical interior of gears, shafts, and geometric forms. The tension between the perfect, gleaming outer surface and the turbulent, eroded core creates a powerful meditation on the duality of order and chaos. Rich golden patina enhances the work's sense of ancient mystery while reinforcing its deeply tactile, almost geological presence.

Medium
bronze with gold patina
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Gold, Bronze, Bold, Sculpture, Modernism, Italian, Three-Dimensional, Abstract, Contemporary

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Collected by

Gigi Rutkowski