Condition: Near Mint
Height: 14″ (35cm)
Width: 6″ (15cm)
Length: 6″ (15cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
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This is an Italian bronze Art…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 14″ (35cm)
Width: 6″ (15cm)
Length: 6″ (15cm)
Year Manufactured: 1980
Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This is an Italian bronze Art Nouveau–style Aries zodiac sculpture made in 1980. It shows a graceful, draped woman with flowing hair, standing over a ram motif that signals the Aries sign. The bronze has a warm, hand-rubbed patina and sits on a round stone base, giving it a sturdy, gallery feel. It measures 14 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches deep, and it’s in near mint condition with crisp detailing in the hair, drapery, and the ram’s head. At about 46 years old, it’s solidly vintage—old enough to carry character and collectability, but not antique—and the size and finish make it a standout for a mantel, entry table, or bookshelf.
About the line and facts: Italian foundries in the late 1970s and 1980s often revisited Art Nouveau themes, casting small-batch bronzes with the traditional lost-wax method and finishing them with rich brown patinas. Many workshops offered zodiac subjects, so this Aries likely belonged to a series that included all twelve signs. Pieces from these runs can vary slightly in color and base stone, which is part of their charm. Because they weren’t mass-produced in huge numbers, near mint examples at this larger 14-inch height are less common. Care is simple: dust gently, avoid metal polishes, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to preserve the patina.
