0039
Renato Bertelli*
(Florence 1900 - 1974 Florence)
„Profilo continuo (Head of Mussolini)“
1933
terracotta, bronze plated
h. 29.5 cm
signed and dated on the base: Bertelli R. A XI
edition: unknown
Provenance
from the family of the artist;
private property, Italy
Estimate: € 3.500 - 7.000
Result: € 13.200 (incl. fees)
Auction is closed.
The March of Rome happened in 1922. As a consequence Benito Mussolini came to power in the Kingdom of Italy. For the fashists this was the beginning of a new chronology. That is why Bertelli dated this work into the year XI.