[ original title unknown.]
Graciano Nepomuceno. [
1881 – 1974 ]
cast marble.
Sculpture- 60cm high x 16cm
wide x 15cm deep
base – 17cm wide x 17cm deep
x 5cm high.
signed – GTN
date – 1935
Description.
This a very handsome
Nepomuceno sculpture.
The face is very expressive as
Malakas stares off into the distance, his chin firm and strong. The
face is well carved with a strong nose, expressive eyes and tight
shut mouth. He has the look on his face of being very alert as if he
expecting something about to happen.
The hair is swept back and
long, falling onto his shoulders.
He is naked but for a grape
vine wrapped around his waist.
He is holding a thick branch
in his right hand and his left hand is behind his back.
Nepomuceno has always achieved
wonderful anatomy, he was a very skilled sculptor always finished his
work beautifully.
There is no damage on this
sculpture all fingers and toes are intact as with the facial
features.
It is signed back left, behind
the left foot, “GTN” and the other side behind the branch it is
dated, “ 1935”
Distinguishing marks.
The base is an eight sided
block, with visible chisel marks on the top and side.
On the back right side beneath
the date, there seems to be an inscription, but it is not legible.
Remarks.
This is an excellent example
of a Nepomuceno craftsmanship, the finish is very good the detail of
the grape vine is excellent and the pose very expressive.
Written by,
Mark Shellshear.Art consultant.
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