Antonio Amorgasti (Spanish - Italian 1880-1942) Bronze. Title - Nubian on a Dromedary Fighting a Tiger. The antique bronze measures 26 inches high, 31.2 inches wide, 16 inches deep. Mounted on the original Serpentine marble base. The bronze sculpture weighs 90 pounds, the base weighs 42 pounds. In good condition.

Antonio Amorgasti was a Spanish sculptor born in 1880 in the city of Bilbao, in the Basque Country region of Spain. He showed an early talent for art and pursued formal training in sculpture at the Fine Arts School of San Fernando in Madrid. Amorgasti's work was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, which was popular in Europe during his formative years as an artist. He was particularly drawn to the organic shapes and flowing lines of Art Nouveau, and sought to incorporate these elements into his own sculptural work. Over time, Amorgasti developed his own unique style, blending elements of Art Nouveau with traditional Spanish and Basque art. His sculptures often depicted figures from mythology, religion, and folklore, and were characterized by their fluid lines, intricate details, and expressive faces. Despite his talent as a sculptor, Amorgasti struggled to gain recognition for his work in Spain. He moved to Paris in the early 1900s, where he joined a community of artists and writers and became involved in the avant-garde art scene. In Paris, Amorgasti's work gained recognition and he began to exhibit his sculptures in galleries and museums throughout Europe. He also received commissions for public monuments and sculptures, including a statue of Saint James for the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Amorgasti's most famous sculpture is arguably "La Femme de Bilbao" (The Woman from Bilbao), which depicts a female figure draped in flowing robes and holding a bouquet of flowers. The sculpture is notable for its fluid, organic lines and its emotional expressiveness. Today, Amorgasti is recognized as an important figure in the development of modern sculpture in Spain and Europe. His work continues to be admired for its originality, beauty, and emotional impact.

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