UDO - The Personal Collection of the late Udo Jürgens
UDO - The Personal Collection of the late Udo Jürgens
Venus Sdraiata
No reserve
Estimate
500 - 700 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Bruno Bruni
b. 1935
Venus sdraiata
incised with the signature and numbered 842/1000
bronze
size: 79 by 200 by 100 mm. 3⅛ by 7⅞ by 4 in.
This copy is number 842 from the edition of 1000, with the Venturi Arte foundry stamp.
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.