Lot #30: SIGNED modernist bronze of true depth, craftsmanship, and collector appeal.

RARE///////striking and emotionally charged modernist bronze wall relief, this signed “ESA” sculpture captures the intimate power of two abstracted figures locked in a timeless embrace. Rendered with fluid anatomical minimalism and sculpted directly into a molten, irregular bronze sheet, the work merges raw materiality with deep human sensitivity — the hallmark of refined mid-century European studio sculpture. The figures rise gently from the surface, their contours defined not by facial detail but by movement, posture, and touch. Under gallery lighting, the expertly applied **patina—an atmospheric blend of umber, verdigris, and burnished gold—**shifts beautifully across the shoulders and torso, giving the impression of living warmth beneath the metal. The torn-edge silhouette elevates the piece from simple relief to sculptural poetry, creating a powerful contrast between organic form and deliberate artistic restraint. Works of this emotional clarity and technical maturity, especially those bearing a clear, sweeping ESA signature, are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the lineage of Moore, Chadwick, and other modernist masters who explored the universal language of the human form. This piece stands firmly within that tradition: contemplative, sensual, and architecturally strong. A museum-worthy focal point, this sculpture commands presence from across a room and rewards intimate viewing up close. Its blend of abstraction and tenderness makes it equally suited to a contemporary loft, executive office, or curated private collection. Dimensions: 6/1/10 Pickup category timeslot {A}