Kinetic Metal Sculpture, Switzerland, circa 1996
REF: 8148
Kinetic Metal Sculpture, Switzerland, circa 1996
REF: 8148
Kinetic sculpture, Switzerland, handcrafted from welded steel mechanical components, this kinetic sculpture combines wheels, pulleys, counterweights, springs and yellow lacquered spheres in an elegant openwork composition. Operated by a hand crank, an ingenious transmission system sets the various mechanical elements into motion, creating a captivating sequence of balanced movements.
Its visual language belongs to the tradition of Swiss kinetic art, where movement itself becomes a sculptural medium. Balancing industrial aesthetics with poetic invention, the piece stands out for the quality of its craftsmanship and the ingenuity of its mechanical construction.
Signed "Berti" and dated.
Provenance: Switzerland.
- Height 90 cm / 35 "
- Width 40 cm / 15 "
- Depth 30 cm / 12"
Category
- Year Circa 1970
- Medium Metal, wood
- Country Switzerland
- Condition Good condition, wear and patina consistent with age.
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