Italian midcentury bronze sculpture titled 'Corrida' and created by Marcello Mascherini (Italy 1906-1983) in 1957. The piece depicts an abstracted bullfighter in movement and is mounted on a black marble base. Signed by the artist on the leg 'M.Mascherini' and initial 'M' on the posterior.

The piece was created as a Marquette for the identical large scale sculpture which Mascherini exhibited at the 8th Rome Quadriennale in 1959-1960 and which is currently exhibited in Japan.

Mascherini is known for his prolific sculptural works as well as his numerous bronze relief commissions for the interiors of Italian ocean liners, which he obtained through recommendation from architects Gio Ponti and Gustavo Pulitzer Finali.

The sculpture is featured prominently on the cover of the artists catalogue raisonné: "Marcello Mascherini: Scultore, 1906-1983: catalogo generale dell'opera plastica (Archivi di scultura del XIX e del XX secolo)".

Condition : Good

Dimensions : H 16 in. x W 13 in. x D 7 in.H 40.64 cm x W 33.02 cm x D 17.78 cm

Material : Bronze

Style : Modern

Period : Mid 20th Century

Color : Black

Dealer : G5DA