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A large adjustable wooden gorilla by Luigi Nervo

$24,019.95
£17,798.35
€20,000
CA$32,850.41
A$35,822.83
CHF 18,941.10
MX$430,915.23
NOK 240,365.48
SEK 220,292.73
DKK 152,375.31

About the Item

Sculpture/installation by the Italian artist and sculptor Luigi Nervo (Turin 1930-Turin 2006). Nervo began his career as an industrial designer and later started experimenting with different art forms, ultimately discovering his love for wood. This installation was made for the Margherita Di Savoia scuola in Turin (Italy) in the 1970's and was designed to get the children to listen carefully to important messages the gorilla had to tell. Povenance: Margherita Di Savoia scuola Turin, Italy Teatro Nationale, teatro Stabile Turin, Italy Alkimya gallery, Turin, Italy Collection Paul De Grande Bruges,Belgium
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 98.43 in (250 cm)Width: 92.52 in (235 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some small chips missing. Not disturbing.
  • Seller Location:
    Diest, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10020241917662

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