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Agenore Fabbri 1970s Iron Knight Sculpture
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Iron sculpture depicting a knight, created by Agenore Fabbri in the 1970s. Ø 31 cm Ø 22 cm H 59 cm. Agenore Fabbri (1911 – 1998) was an Italian sculptor and painter of great importance, known for his powerful and often raw artistic expression. His work moved between rigorous Expressionism and experimental Informalism, reflecting the tumultuous events of the 20th century. Born in Quarrata, Tuscany, Fabbri began his artistic journey early, attending the Pistoia Art School at the age of 12 and subsequently the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence. Initially, he focused on sculpture, primarily using wax and plaster. In the 1930s, he moved to Albisola Marina, a crucial center for avant-garde artists working with ceramics. Here he formed friendships with influential figures such as Arturo Martini and Lucio Fontana, with whom he maintained a strong friendship until Fontana's death. During this period, he honed his skills in ceramics and terracotta, developing innovative techniques such as lustre glazing. His early career was interrupted by World War II and military service. The experiences of the war profoundly influenced his art, leading to a change in his stylistic approach after 1945. His post-war works often conveyed themes of suffering, anxiety, and a raw sense of the human condition. A significant encounter took place in 1947, when he met Pablo Picasso in Vallauris, France. Picasso himself named one of Fabbri's terracotta works from this period 'Donna del popolo' (Woman of the People). From the late 1950s onwards, Fabbri gained international recognition with solo exhibitions in the United States (New York, Philadelphia) and Europe (London, Paris, Stockholm, Rome, Milan). He participated in numerous prestigious group exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (with dedicated spaces in 1952 and 1960) and the Rome Quadriennale. Known in his early decades for ceramics and terracotta, in the 1950s and 1960s he increasingly worked with bronze and wood, creating sculptures characterized by convulsive modeling and deep cuts. He also experimented with iron, tin, zinc, and steel. From 1981, at the age of seventy, Fabbri began to explore painting, initially with traditional oils and acrylics. In the final phase, he incorporated 'found materials' such as sand, stones, rags, fabrics, and cans into his canvases, reflecting his informal tendencies. Fabbri received numerous awards throughout his career, including the International Sculpture Prize in Cannes (1955) and Carrara (1959), and the Grand Prize for Ceramics at the Milan Triennale. He also created important monumental works, such as 'Caccia al Cinghiale' (Boar Hunt) at Palazzo Sormani in Milan and the 'Monumento alla Resistenza' (Monument to the Resistance) in Savona. In 1998, shortly before his passing, he was elected President of the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca.
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- Brand: Agenore Fabbri
- Designer: Agenore Fabbri
- Style: Informale
- Period: Anni '70
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CategorySculptureConditionGoodMaterialIronStylestyle-expressionismeSeller locationMilano, ItalyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalMilano, ItalyOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 2 sales