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Pietro Consagra — Ferro trasparente bianco V
Pietro Consagra

Ferro trasparente bianco V

1966

A dynamic, flat sculptural form crafted from painted iron, "Ferro trasparente bianco V" exemplifies Consagra's pioneering exploration of the frontal plane, challenging traditional notions of three-dimensional sculpture. The stark white paint accentuates the cutout negative spaces within the iron sheet, creating an interplay of solid and void that draws the eye across its intricate, almost calligraphic silhouette. This work reflects Consagra's lifelong commitment to a two-dimensional sculptural language, inviting the viewer to engage with the piece as both object and relief.

Medium
painted iron

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Sold: $152,500

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Pietro Consagra, Ferro trasparente bianco V, 1966

A dynamic, flat sculptural form crafted from painted iron, "Ferro trasparente bianco V" exemplifies Consagra's pioneering exploration of the frontal plane, challenging traditional notions of three-dimensional sculpture. The stark white paint accentuates the cutout negative spaces within the iron sheet, creating an interplay of solid and void that draws the eye across its intricate, almost calligraphic silhouette. This work reflects Consagra's lifelong commitment to a two-dimensional sculptural language, inviting the viewer to engage with the piece as both object and relief.

Medium
painted iron
Year
1966
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Iron Sculpture, Abstract Art, Twentieth Century, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, Italian Artist, Constructivism, Modern Sculptor, White Tones, Relief Format, Painted Metal

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