- Designed by Raffaella Benetti for Gardeco as part of the Thoughts series
- Cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax (cire-perdue) technique for depth and texture
- Depicts a stylised figure holding a clock, symbolising time, awareness and human reflection
- Finished with a layered patina that reveals subtle variations in tone and surface
- Limited edition (75 pieces) and each sculpture is signed and numbered for authenticity
- Suitable for display on a podium, console or shelf within sophisticated interior settings
- Functions as both a sculptural artwork and a decorative object that provokes thought and presence
- Includes white aluminum base - 128 cm high
Thoughts V - Time
$6,747
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Designed by Raffaella Benetti
Raffaella Benetti conceived the Thoughts series as a meditation on the interior life, giving sculptural form to states of mind that resist easy articulation. Thoughts V, Time presents a figure holding a clock aloft, a gesture that reads simultaneously as offering and examination. Time is not depicted as an abstraction here. It is held, weighed, considered.
Cast in bronze and finished with a rich patina, the surface carries depth that changes with the light, warm in certain angles, shadowed and contemplative in others. The posture is at once composed and searching, a quality Benetti returns to across her figurative work.
- Designed by Raffaella Benetti for Gardeco
- Cast bronze with hand-applied patinated finish
- Part of a limited-edition sculptural ensemble
- Conceived as both artwork and philosophical object
As one piece within the broader Thoughts collection, it enters into dialogue with its companion figures, though it holds its own presence completely. Placed alone or among the series, it brings the same quality of stillness to a room that great portraiture brings to a gallery wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the Thoughts V Time sculpture made from?
The sculpture is cast in bronze and finished with a hand-applied patina. The patinated surface gives the work its characteristic depth, shifting in tone depending on the quality and direction of ambient light.
Who is Raffaella Benetti and what informs her sculptural work?
Raffaella Benetti is an Italian sculptor whose figurative practice focuses on the inner emotional and philosophical states of the human condition. Her work translates abstract concepts such as memory, time, and awareness into precise, expressive bronze forms.
Is Thoughts V Time part of a larger collection?
Yes. Thoughts V is one figure within Gardeco's limited-edition Thoughts sculptural ensemble, a series in which each piece personifies a distinct existential or psychological state. The works are designed to be experienced individually or as a group.
How should a patinated bronze sculpture be cared for?
Patinated bronze should be kept away from prolonged direct sunlight and high humidity, which can alter the surface over time. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, as they can strip or unevenly affect the patina.
Is this sculpture appropriate for a residential or commercial interior?
The scale and finish of Thoughts V make it well suited to both refined residential settings and considered commercial environments such as private offices, hospitality spaces, or curated reception areas where a contemplative presence is desired.
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