Few sculptures have had quite the impact of Brancusi's The Kiss. First carved in 1907, it marked a decisive break from the traditions of academic sculpture, reducing the human figure to a series of simplified forms whilst somehow expressing something more profound than realism ever could.
This soapstone interpretation draws directly on that language. Two figures sit locked in an embrace, their bodies merged into a single architectural mass. Faces meet along a central axis, arms wrap around shoulders, and individual identity gives way to a shared form. It is sculpture stripped back to essentials.
Carved from pale soapstone with subtle pink and grey veining running through the stone, the piece possesses a pleasing weight and presence despite its modest scale. The softly polished surface catches the light beautifully, while the visible tooling in the hair retains a sense of the maker's hand.
More than a century after Brancusi first carved The Kiss, its subject remains strikingly relevant. In an age increasingly mediated by screens and distance, the work's quiet insistence on closeness, touch and human connection feels no less powerful than it did in 1907.
A thoughtful modernist sculpture with warmth, gravitas and enduring appeal.
Condition
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear throughout. Minor surface marks and abrasions consistent with age and use. The soapstone retains a pleasing surface patina.
Dimensions
Height: 22 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Delivery
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