UDO - The Personal Collection of the late Udo Jürgens
UDO - The Personal Collection of the late Udo Jürgens
Bruno Bruni
Studio per Scultura II
No reserve
Estimate
100 - 200 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Bruno Bruni
b. 1935
Studio per scultura II
signed in pencil, titled and numbered 85/150
lithograph printed in colours on vellum
sheet: 547 by 770 mm. 21 ½ by 30¼ in.
Executed in 1979; this impression is number 85 from the edition of 150, with the blindstamp of the printer Matthieu Litho, Switzerland.
Galerie Alexander E. Räber, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Bruno Bruni is an Italian-German artist known for his elegant and sensual style. Born in 1935 in Gradara, Italy, Bruni initially studied at the Instituto d’Arte Pesaro before moving to Hamburg, Germany, in the 1960s to attend the Hochschule für Bildende Künste. His time in Germany marked a turning point, as he discovered a unique space between classical Italian and contemporary German influences. Bruni gained prominence through his delicate and expressive depictions of the female form, often characterized by soft, flowing lines and subtle color gradations. His works are celebrated for their intimate portrayals of beauty, warmth, and mystery, capturing the allure of femininity with grace and sophistication. Bruni remained true to his artistic vision, whether in his drawings, lithography, or sculptural work.
Udo Jürgens was an admirer of Bruni’s artistry and included several of his pieces in his personal collection, including bronze sculptures, a drawing, and a personal portrait on his piano.