Pair of statuettes, match holders, signed Giuseppe Vasari - 20th century.

Pair of statuettes, match holders, signed Giuseppe Vasari - 20th century. Pair of decorative statuettes in silvered and gilded bronze, depicting a man and a woman of the people with baskets on their shoulders, made with remarkable attention to detail and lively expressive rendering. The figures rest on shaped and finely chiseled bases, embellished with raised ornamental motifs. The surfaces have a warm and uniform patina, with elegant contrasting gilding that enhances clothes, accessories and architectural profiles. The cavity formed by the basket historically served as a practical and decorative way to store household matches next to the fireplace or in the kitchen. Author's signature embossed. Works signed Giuseppe Vasari (1934 - 2005), an artist active in the production of small decorative sculptures in a veristic and popular style, intended for collectors and bourgeois environments. Dimensions: height cm. 7.5/7.8 - base cm. 4.5×4.5 Objects of great charm, ideal for collectors of bronzes, period furnishings or historical decorative sculptures. Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This item, like all our items, is sold accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity and lawful origin. This document identifies the object, adding more value to the item. We take care of transport and personally organize the packaging and shipping of works of art all over the world. Antichità DELMONTE https://www.instagram.com/delmonteantichita/ CONTACTS: FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME! Cell. Anna 338 4989679 EMAIL: [email protected]