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Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli, Padova, circa 1970

Creator: Renato Vanzelli
Offered by: Babou New York

Description
Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli Padova, circa 1970

An extraordinary Italian Brutalist wall mirror by artist, Renato Vanzelli, (1932 - 1993). Cast in heavy bronze with a rich, heavily textured, and oxidized antique gold patina, the outer frame features a sculpted octagonal body surrounding a circular mirror plate. Architectural geometric elements and tick marks accent the perimeter of the mirror, while an intricate crown ring loops at the top for suspension. Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA" on the lower bronze drop finial, this piece displays exemplary Italian artisan metalwork typical of 1970's Brutalist design.
By Renato Vanzelli, Padua, Italy, circa 1970 (Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA")
Size: 23 1/2" high x 14 1/2" at widest x 1" deep x mirror plate @ 8 1/2" diameter

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Bronze,Metal,Mirror,Cast
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition; features a rich, original distressed patina throughout with light age-appropriate surface oxidation. Mirror glass is clear and intact.
Creation Date:	1970
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	883448

Dimensions

W.	14.5 in;	H.	23.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	36.83 cm;	H.	59.69 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

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