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Pair of hand-sculpted terracotta figures by ceramic artist Saverio Farci, 1960s
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About the Item
A stunning pair of hand-modeled terracotta sculptures by the Sardinian master ceramist Saverio Farci, representing a man and a woman. Each piece is entirely handmade, displaying Farci’s distinctive vocabulary of rustic symbolism, anthropomorphic geometry, and decorative rhythm.
Both figures are characterized by tactile surfaces and deeply incised motifs, where stylized patterns and applied elements create a sense of narrative intimacy. The female figure, holding a bouquet of roses in her crossed arms, wears a robe decorated with a vertical leaf pattern and a collar edged with dotted motifs. Her serene expression and carefully detailed garment reveal the artist’s sensitivity to both form and texture.
The male figure features an equally elaborate attire, adorned with circular medallions and holding two birds — one perched on his chest and another in his hand. His bearded face, framed by a crown-like headdress and a patterned collar, recalls archaic iconography reinterpreted through a modernist lens.
The matte glaze — a blend of natural ochre, beige, and reddish tones — enhances the sculptural quality and accentuates the intricate handwork. Together, the pair exudes a timeless, almost totemic presence, blending Sardinian folk tradition with mid-century artistic sophistication.
Dimensions:
Man: height 38 cm × diameter 12.5 cm
Woman: height 36 cm × diameter 11.5 cm
These rare, highly expressive works are emblematic of Farci’s poetic approach to form — sculptures that stand between ritual object and modern art.
- Creator:Farci Saverio (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Diameter: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brescia, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8256247208462
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