Carlo Rizzarda (1883-1931) - Wrought iron sculpture

Large sculpture in wrought iron representing a fountain illustrating a tree populated with different species of birds, with green patina and partially gilded, black marble base with four conical cups

Italy, circa 1920

Height: 270 cm
width: 104 cm

Provenance :
- Italian private collection in Varese


Biography :

Born in Feltre, Carlo Rizzarda was a world-class blacksmith, trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Milan and under the guidance of the famous craftsman Alessandro Mazzucotelli. In 1926, he bought the Palazzo Villabruna to house his growing collection of modern art, including works by Egon Schiele, Felice Casorati and Adolfo Wildt. On his untimely death in 1931, his palazzo and collection were bequeathed to the city, creating the "Galleria d'Arte Moderne Carlo Rizzarda" museum, which also houses some stunning examples of his ironwork.