{"title":"Berto Lardera - The Deconstruction of Volume ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/lardera_480x480.jpg?v=1773436008\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerto Lardera 1911 - 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBorn in La Spezia as the son of a naval engineer, Berto Lardera transposed the structural rigor of shipyard metalwork into the realm of abstract sculpture. After settling in Paris in 1947, he became a central figure of Geometric Abstraction and post-war Constructivist Art. His background in naval engineering deeply influenced his sculptural language, leading him to treat metal not as a mass to be carved, but as a series of planes to be organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vision: Sculpting Planes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eLardera's primary innovation lay in abandoning traditional volume in favor of two-dimensionality projected into space. His works are composed of cut and welded metal plates, including iron, steel, and copper, creating structures that intercept and frame the surrounding air. His lithographs and etchings employ this same methodology; they are architectures of flat forms held in tension, playing on the contrast between textures and voids. A prominent member of the Espace group, Lardera participated in the first three editions of Documenta in Kassel in 1955, 1959, and 1964. His monumental work is present in public spaces across France, Germany, and the United States, and his pieces are held in the permanent collections of the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, the Centre Pompidou, MoMA, the Guggenheim Museum, and Tate Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eInvestment and Market\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLardera's graphic work represents a significant opportunity to access a major chapter of historical geometric abstraction. Its value is enhanced by his foundational place in European sculpture of the 1950s and 1960s, a period that is currently undergoing a major re-evaluation by collectors of Constructivist Art. Investing in a Lardera print allows one to acquire a work from an artist whose monumental sculptures are recognized by the world's leading institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLiving with the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWith their geometric rigor, Lardera's works integrate seamlessly into architectural environments marked by Modernism or Brutalism. They engage in a natural dialogue with the furniture of Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier, or with contemporary metal and glass structures. A work by Lardera does not merely occupy space; it structures it, offering a sophisticated and intellectual presence that appeals to those who appreciate the intersection of engineering and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"berto-lardera-lithographie","title":"Berto Lardera – Abstract Composition - original signed lithograph","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis original lithograph by Berto Lardera, a leading figure in abstract sculpture of the School of Paris, perfectly illustrates his work on the deconstruction of forms and the balance of masses. Flat areas of vibrant color contrast with black and gray geometric structures, creating an architectural dynamism characteristic of the Italian master. This copy is not a simple commercial proof. It bears the handwritten inscription: Proof by Michel Warren, signed by the artist in pencil. Michel Warren was Lardera's long-time gallery owner in Paris, the one who propelled his work onto the international scene in the 1950s and 60s. Owning this copy means acquiring a piece of the intimate history between the artist and his dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003e: Berto Lardera (1911 – 1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u003c\/strong\u003e: Original lithograph on Arches paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Proof belonging to Michel Warren (E.A.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: 64 x 42.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe colors have remained remarkably fresh, retaining all their original brilliance. The work shows marked sun fading around the edges, creating a brown halo on the paper. This patina of time, far from detracting from the central subject, underscores the authentic and as found character of this collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Cinquante’s Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;This lithograph by Berto Lardera, a master of post-war abstract sculpture, is a piece steeped in history. Its radical geometric forms and vivid primary colors create a striking contrast with the amber halo, giving this print a soul and authenticity that only a piece in its original condition can exude. Its prestigious provenance makes it a centerpiece for any collection dedicated to the School of Paris or Constructivist Art.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;The work is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a heavy-duty protective tube to guarantee its impeccable condition upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52574539776338,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP7.jpg?v=1769527518"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/collections\/lardera_6dfb0bd3-62c1-4698-89c4-800462021056.jpg?v=1773436037","url":"https:\/\/www.studiocinquante.com\/en\/collections\/berto-lardera.oembed","provider":"Studio Cinquante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}