Livio Benedetti Signed Italian Bronze Sculpture “Pepper” 1/6, 1995

An exceptional and highly sculptural bronze titled “Pepper” by acclaimed Italian-born sculptor Livio Benedetti, signed, dated 1995, and marked 1/6, denoting the first example from a limited edition of six.

Executed in solid bronze with a richly nuanced multitone patina of verdigris greens, deep umber, copper, and golden highlights, Pepper exemplifies Benedetti’s organic abstract language—where biomorphic form, tension, balance, and movement converge into a powerful sculptural statement. The composition evokes the natural geometry of a pepper pod or seed form, while simultaneously referencing the modernist sculptural traditions of postwar European abstraction.

The work is mounted on its original polished stone plinth, creating a striking contrast between the organic bronze form and the architectural geometric base. The sculpture retains the artist’s incised signature, date, and edition markings.

Born in Verona, Italy in 1946, Benedetti later established his career in France, where he became known for his monumental and intimate bronze works, many of which remain in public and private collections throughout Europe. His work often explored themes of nature, mythology, and human emotion through fluid, tactile forms.

A compelling acquisition for collectors of postwar sculpture, Italian modernism, organic contemporary bronze, or for interior designers seeking a museum-quality statement object.

Measurements:
13.50 inches high × 8.50 inches wide × 8.50 inches deep

Condition:
Good vintage condition overall. The bronze presents beautifully with a rich original patina. The sculpture is slightly loose from the stone base, and the stone plinth shows visible surface marks and wear consistent with age and handling.