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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Mart de Houwer, torso, ca. 1990
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Mart de Houwer Belgium, 1931-1991

torso, ca. 1990
Carrara Marble
28 x 17 x 10 cm
Unique piece
Signed
€2,950.00
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Mart de Houwer’s 'Female Torso' is a 28 x 17 x 10 inch Carrara marble sculpture created between 1990 and 1999. This elegant and minimalist piece captures the timeless beauty...
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Mart de Houwer’s "Female Torso" is a 28 x 17 x 10 inch Carrara marble sculpture created between 1990 and 1999. This elegant and minimalist piece captures the timeless beauty of the human form, emphasizing smooth contours and a soft interplay of light on its polished surface. Carved from pristine Carrara marble, the sculpture exudes a sense of purity and permanence, its abstracted form subtly referencing the classical tradition of Greek and Roman statuary.De Houwer’s work is reminiscent of the reductive forms of Constantin Brâncuși, with its focus on essential shapes and balanced proportions. The absence of detail invites the viewer to contemplate the universal qualities of the human body, while the asymmetrical upper section adds a modern twist. The sculpture is unsigned and offered directly from the artist's family.Weighing 7 kg, this singular work is not part of an edition and stands as a testament to De Houwer’s skill in translating abstraction into a tangible celebration of the feminine form. Ideal for collectors of modern sculpture, it bridges the classical and contemporary with quiet sophistication.

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Acquired directly from the artists family, 2021
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