Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli, Padova, circa 1970
Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli Padova, circa 1970
An extraordinary Italian Brutalist wall mirror by artist, Renato Vanzelli, (1932 - 1993). Cast in heavy bronze with a rich, heavily textured, and oxidized antique gold patina, the outer frame features a sculpted octagonal body surrounding a circular mirror plate. Architectural geometric elements and tick marks accent the perimeter of the mirror, while an intricate crown ring loops at the top for suspension. Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA" on the lower bronze drop finial, this piece displays exemplary Italian artisan metalwork typical of 1970's Brutalist design.
By Renato Vanzelli, Padua, Italy, circa 1970 (Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA")
Size: 23 1/2" high x 14 1/2" at widest x 1" deep x mirror plate @ 8 1/2" diameter
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition; features a rich, original distressed patina throughout with light age-appropriate surface oxidation. Mirror glass is clear and intact.
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Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli, Padova, circa 1970
Italian Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Mirror by Renato Vanzelli Padova, circa 1970
An extraordinary Italian Brutalist wall mirror by artist, Renato Vanzelli, (1932 - 1993). Cast in heavy bronze with a rich, heavily textured, and oxidized antique gold patina, the outer frame features a sculpted octagonal body surrounding a circular mirror plate. Architectural geometric elements and tick marks accent the perimeter of the mirror, while an intricate crown ring loops at the top for suspension. Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA" on the lower bronze drop finial, this piece displays exemplary Italian artisan metalwork typical of 1970's Brutalist design.
By Renato Vanzelli, Padua, Italy, circa 1970 (Marked "R. VANZELLI PADOVA")
Size: 23 1/2" high x 14 1/2" at widest x 1" deep x mirror plate @ 8 1/2" diameter
Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition; features a rich, original distressed patina throughout with light age-appropriate surface oxidation. Mirror glass is clear and intact.