Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Door knocker, 2006
Painting : oil · 88.5 x 69.5 cm 34.8 x 27.4 inch
€850
850 €
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Shipped from: Bolivia
Delivery to: France , € 138
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Authenticity
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
oil on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
88.5 x 69.5 cm 34.8 x 27.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Vetted seller since 2020
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Description
This captivating artwork presents a meticulously detailed depiction of an ornate door knocker shaped like a regal face surrounded by flowing, sculpted hair. The piece is bathed in warm, earthy tones that enhance the antique and timeless nature of the subject. Intricate shadowing and highlights add depth, ensuring that the metallic sheen of the knocker contrasts beautifully with the weathered wood backdrop. The face's intense expression and the elaborate curls evoke a sense of grandeur and mystery, suggesting a historical or mythical significance. This painting combines realism with an almost surreal quality, effectively drawing the viewer into a narrative of past elegance and forgotten tales. The artist skillfully employs texture and contrast, making the piece not only visually striking but also rich with implied stories and artistic mastery.
Presentation
Benjamín Lafuente has received multiple first prize awards at a national level for his paintings as well as prints. He started painting as a young teenager and identifies the natural environment as his main source of inspiration. His training developed to a great extent while painting outdoors with other older local painters. Even though he received formal training at the Cochabamba Superior School of Plastic Arts, specializing in printmaking, he characterizes himself as “self-taught by definition and academic by extension".
His work reflects the impetus characteristic of the born artist in constant pursuit and exploration. He argues: “there is no unity in my work, and you would not find it, because my works reflect the various moods and influences under which they are crafted, ranging in style from naturalism, impressionism, fauvism, cubism, sometimes bordering expressionism to the many contemporary neo-isms". His themes are as diverse as his stylistic approaches, ranging from the landscapes of the Andean valleys, traditional marketplaces, characters performing local trades, and fantastic renditions of artists´ ateliers.
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