Angelo Basso Bronze Figurative Sculpture "Vanity"
Angelo Basso Bronze Figurative Sculpture "Vanity"
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Born in 1943 in Rimini, Italy, Basso is an internationally celebrated artist with a unique, self-taught style, though he also honed his skills at the prestigious Stella Mari Art School. His work has garnered widespread acclaim, including a notable moment in 1984 when he met the Pope, and one of his pieces now resides in the permanent collection of the Vatican Museum.
The piece featured, titled Vanity, powerfully captures a woman overcome by her own narcissism, symbolizing the destructive nature of self-love. The sculpture’s intricate design and deep emotional resonance make it a standout in any collection.
Dimensions: 18 x 16 inches, with a depth of approximately 10 inches Material: Painted bronze Note: This substantial sculpture requires shipping in a small, custom wooden crate to ensure maximum protection during transport.
Angelo Basso stands as one of Italy's foremost figurative sculptors, inheriting the dramatic intensity of the Baroque tradition from the 1600s. His work has earned prestigious accolades, including:
Gondola d’Oro, 1983 First Prize, Italy Arte Expo, 1983 Premio Giotto Prize, 1984 Stella d’Europa, 1984 Basso’s commissions include a prominent sculpture in the Vatican's Contemporary Art Collection in Rome. His evocative female figures are imbued with the lush, sweeping style of Baroque, where graceful, confident women appear to glide effortlessly through time, captured in moments of elegance and power, as if caught in a timeless dance.
From his first solo show at 18 in Italy, Basso’s work has been exhibited globally, including in Germany, England, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, Japan, Australia, and the United States.
This masterfully crafted bronze sculpture is not only a powerful statement of artistry but will elevate any space with its elegance and profound presence.
Notes on this piece
- One of a kind. Sold in as-found condition with wear consistent with its age. Ask us for additional photographs or measurements before you buy — we answer the same day.
- Returns. One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Shipping is quoted per order. Small pieces travel insured by ground courier; furniture travels white-glove freight, room of choice, from our Miami warehouse.
Returns for a change of mind: one day from delivery, buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If a piece is not as we described it, you have 7 days — we refund in full including your original shipping, pay the return freight, and charge no restocking fee.
Questions? Call 305-975-0601.
Domestic shipping
Every piece ships from our warehouse in Miami. Shipping is quoted per order, so you are never charged an estimate — we price the actual crate, the actual route, and the actual service level, and send it to you before you commit.
Small and medium decorative objects — lamps, vases, prints, ceramics — travel by FedEx or UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required. Typical transit is 3–7 business days.
Furniture and large pieces travel by white-glove freight with BMC International Freight. Delivery is room of choice, subject to the carrier's access at your address. Freight transit varies by destination and is typically 7–14 business days. We contact you to arrange a delivery window.
International shipping
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Packing
Every piece is packed by hand using museum-quality materials. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed and packed separately, then reassembled on arrival.
Returns
Returns are accepted within one day of delivery. To return a piece, notify us within that window and return it in the same condition in which it arrived.
The buyer pays all shipping costs — outbound and return — and a 15% restocking fee.
This mirrors the terms you already know from the major marketplaces. Because the window is short, we would rather you ask first: request additional photographs, measurements or a condition report before you buy, and we will send them the same day.
If something arrives damaged
Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.
Questions
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