African Head
Bronze,
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6,878
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African Head
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Bronze
Bronzesculpture / Base- Wood
W: 550mm x H: 750mm x D: 260mm
W: 22" x H: 30" x D: 10"
Approx. Weight: 25kg
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unframed
Price
US$ 6,878
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About "African Head"
African Head
Bronze Sculpture
A powerful and contemplative presence radiates from African Head, a finely crafted bronze sculpture that pays homage to the dignity, strength, and timeless beauty of the African visage. Rendered with meticulous detail and emotional depth, the face emerges with a serene, almost meditative expression -- eyes hollowed in silence, lips softly parted, and features finely sculpted to reflect both realism and reverence.
The textured surface bears the subtle patina of age and oxidation, lending the piece a sense of history and resilience. A delicate braid runs down the center of the forehead, a visual anchor of cultural identity, while the crown-like adornment suggests status, heritage, or spiritual symbolism.
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About Izidro
IZIDRO DUARTE was born in Ortiga Portugal. He arrived in South Africa from Mozambique in 1953.He studied art at the Witwatersrand School of Art in Johannesburg from 1959, studying under Professor Robert Bain, Phillip Botha, George Boys, Joyce Leonard, Philip Kolbe and Anna Voster.
In 1962 and 1963 he worked as a free-lance illustrator before traveling to the UK and Europe in 1964 for three years. During this time he furthered his own art studies at the Camden Art Institute in London. Duarte returned to South Africa embarking on his present art career in 1970.
Duarte has had solo exhibitions in Johannesburg, Durban, Lisbon, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Gaborone and Sydney. He is a member of TAM (Mozambique Artists Group) from 1989 with exhibitions in Johannesburg, Lisbon, Macau and Caracas.
His work is represented in Johannesburg and Durban's CCMA Government Offices, Springs Municipality, SA Chamber of Mines, Ulundi Government House, University of Botswana, Reserve Bank of Botswana and the Margate Art Museum.
Duarte works in most media and he has recently turned to sculpture.
Price Range
US$ 1,671-7,425
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Witwatersrand School of Art
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