This monumental Carrara marble sculpture is a powerful example of the work of Italian artist Mario Orsogna, active in the 1960-80s. Orsogna is best known for his expressive sculptures in wood and marble and marked by a bold formal language with spiritual or symbolic undertones.
This piece — an abstract figurative form — is entirely hand-carved from a solid block of marble. The rhythmic stacking of rounded forms, the rough texture lend it a raw, physical presenceOrsonga, born in Rome, trained in classical sculpture before evolving a modernist language that bridges Italian post-war abstraction and Mediterranean humanism. His work often centers on universal themes—love, connection, memory—translated into simplified forms that retain a strong emotional pull.
"Embrace" is a prime example of Orsonga’s mature style: lyrical, balanced, and deeply humane. Carved from a single block of fine white marble, it stands as both a sculptural object and a symbol of unity and tenderness. The piece is signed at the base.
Dimensions: H 44 x W 20 x D 20 cm
Material: hand-carved white marble
Condition: good, with age-related marks that enhance its expression
A rare and characterful work from the early 1980s — visceral, rhythmic, and unmistakably handmade.
