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Lot description
GUSTINUS AMBROSI (ITALIAN-AUSTRIAN 1893-1975) Verz¸ckung, erotische Komposition† , 1920 bronze 53 x 24 x 40 cm (20 7/8 x 9 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.) signed on base PROVENANCE Dorotheum, Vienna, Austria, October 8, 1999 lot 237 LOT NOTES Gustinus Ambrosi demonstrated impressively mature quality of work from early years. After graduating from Vienna Academy in 1912 he was awarded State Prize and a studio from the Emperor, Franz Joseph II. He was commissioned by the Prince of Lichtenstein, Franz Joseph II, Austrian President, Karl Renner, the Vatican to create the busts for Pope Pius XI, Pius XII and Johannes XXIII. Starting with portraiture sculpture, later he became known for his figurative and symbolist work compared to Michelangelo by its emotionality.