Column Sculpture by Francesco Martini

Paris, 1970 – 1979

Artist / Signature
– Francesco Martini / monogrammed
Custom-made for Mobutu, former head of state of the Congo.

Material / Technique
– Resin, paint, metal, stones / mixed media
– Lamp function through electrification

Vita
– Born in Milan (Italy) in 1947.
Studied art at the Accademia di Bella Arte, Milan.
Moved to Paris in 1975, stayed in the Congo from 1977 onwards.

Dimensions
– W 50cm / D 50cm / H 210cm