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“Victor Salmones ‘Primogénito’ Bronze Sculpture, Edition 5/10, 72" Total Height
$32,500
£24,848.21
€28,469.58
CA$45,841.48
A$49,909.68
CHF 26,650.18
MX$602,487.99
NOK 335,040.42
SEK 311,626.58
DKK 212,653.94
About the Item
A monumental and emotionally resonant bronze sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Victor Salmones (1935–1989), titled “El Primogénito” ("The Firstborn"). Sculpted and cast in the early 1980s in Puerto Vallarta, this powerful work captures the intimate, instinctive bond between a father and his firstborn child—a theme that resonates deeply in Salmones’ figurative oeuvre and remains highly sought after by collectors of Mexican and Latin American art.
Rendered with the artist’s signature anatomical precision and expressive modeling, the father lifts his child onto his shoulders, their bodies intertwined in a gesture of trust, pride, and lineage. Salmones masterfully conveys the emotional weight of this moment, celebrating the unique connection traditionally felt with a firstborn—an heir, a legacy, and the continuation of the family line.
This limited edition is signed, titled, and numbered 5/10, with a rich green-bronze patina and beautifully sculpted surfaces. Presented on its original polished stone base with engraved brass plaque, and accompanied by a custom pedestal, the sculpture reaches an impressive 72 inches (182.88 cm) in height—ideal for entryways, double-height living spaces, luxury residences, art-driven interiors, and gallery environments.
A striking statement piece for interior designers, architects, and serious collectors seeking museum-quality Mexican sculpture.
MEASUREMENTS
Sculpture:
36.00 in high × 18.50 in wide × 16.00 in deep
91.44 cm high × 46.99 cm wide × 40.64 cm deep
Pedestal:
36.00 in high × 17.00 in wide × 13.00 in deep
91.44 cm high × 43.18 cm wide × 33.02 cm deep
Total Height:
72.00 in high (182.88 cm)
ABOUT THE ARTIST — VICTOR SALMONES (1935–1989)
Victor Salmones is regarded as one of Mexico’s most important modern figurative sculptors. Trained under the legendary Francisco Zúñiga, Salmones quickly developed a reputation for his ability to capture emotional nuance through the human form. His sculptures are celebrated for their sensitivity, anatomical refinement, and universal themes of family, connection, and introspection.
Salmones’ works reside in major private collections and public spaces throughout Mexico, the United States, Europe, and Asia. His sculptures—particularly limited editions such as El Primogénito—continue to appreciate in importance among collectors of Mexican modernism, Latin American bronze sculpture, and emotional figurative art.
DETAILS
Artist: Victor Salmones
Title: El Primogénito
Year Cast: Early 1980s
Location Cast: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Medium: Patinated bronze
Edition: 5/10
Markings: Signed “V. Salmones”; titled and numbered
Base: Polished stone with brass plaque
Includes: Custom pedestal
Condition: Light, expected patina; excellent presentation
- Creator:Victor Salmones (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The piece is in good, vintage condition.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881747569322
Victor Salmones
Victor Salmones, born in 1937, was a famous sculptor living and working in Mexico during his lifetime. His sculptures won him universal acclaim and are held in the collections of museums, corporations, cities, universities and private collectors in some 30 countries. During his career, he was highly sought after and increasingly involved in the execution of commissions for major public works around the world. Salmones developed his love and talent for creating sculptures by working with clay in high school. He attended the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes where he was an apprentice to the Bauhaus master, Hoffman. He was trained to use the age-old lost wax method of casting and worked principally in bronze. His work explores styles that are both abstract and figurative and the grace and spirit inherent in his work endow his bronzes with a transcendent vitality. The international acceptance of Salmones’s sculpture attests not only to his artistic mastery of the medium but to the universal appeal of the themes that inspire his work which was love, compassion and humanity. Salmones died in 1989.
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