Affortunato Gory (1895-1925) was an Italian and French sculptor who specialized in Art Deco figurative sculpture. He was born in Florence, Italy, and studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti under Augusto Rivalta. In the early 20th century, he moved to Paris and continued his studies under Victorien-Antoine Bastet. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français on multiple occasions, and his work is now held in museums and private collections around the world.

Gory's work is characterized by its elegant and graceful forms, often depicting young women and historical figures. He was also known for his use of mixed materials, such as bronze, ivory, and marble, to create stunning and visually appealing sculptures.

Gory's attention to detail and his sense of movement are also notable in his work. His sculptures often seem to be on the verge of coming alive, and they have a captivating more...

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Affortunato Gory (1895-1925), a bust of a young woman, marble…

Affortunato Gory (1895-1925), a bust of a young woman, marble and gilt bronze, on an integral square variegated marble socle, inscribed signature cast in the bronze at the right shoulder: Gory, 52 cm high, 34 cm wide, 19 cm deep

Affortunato (Fortunato) Gory, (Italian, 1895-1925) in cold…

Graceful Dancer with Flowing Scarf

Affortunato (Fortunato) Gory, (Italian, 1895-1925) in cold painted bronze and ivory, depicting a dancer standing on one leg with arms outstretched, holding one end of flowing scarf in each hand, signed A.Gori to bronze, height 42 cm (figure) and height 46…

A gilt bronze and ivory figure, by Affortunato Gory (1895-1925),…

Gory's Bronze and Ivory Figure of Young Woman with Cat

A gilt bronze and ivory figure, by Affortunato Gory (1895-1925), of a young woman in a loose robe holding her pussy, on shaped marble plinth signed a Gory in the marble, the bronze stamped 829, height 25 cm

Attributed to Affortunato Gory (Italian-French, 1895-1925),…

Gory's Femme a la Robe

Attributed to Affortunato Gory (Italian-French, 1895-1925), Femme a la robe', white marble and bronze figure, c. 1920', the standing figure with her left hand in front of her mouth, her face downturned, wearing a parcel gilt bronze robe, signed 'A. Gory',…

Affortunato Gory (Gori) (French 1895-1925) girl and fawn…

Girl and Fawn Bronze Sculpture by Gori

Affortunato Gory (Gori) (French 1895-1925) girl and fawn patinated bronze and ivorine, marble base, incised G. Gori to marble base 47 x 80 cm

Affortunato Gory, Italian 1895-1925, rare gilt bronze and ivory…

Gilt Bronze and Ivory Figure Holding Cat by Gory

Affortunato Gory, Italian 1895-1925, rare gilt bronze and ivory figure holding a cat, number 829 cast after a model in a tunic holding a cat, set upon a stepped marble plinth, signed to the plinth and with cast number 829, 24.5 cm in high

A bronze and patinated ivory figure of the 'Snake Charmer' by…

Bronze and Ivory 'Snake Charmer' by Affortunato Gory

A bronze and patinated ivory figure of the 'Snake Charmer' by Affortunato Gory, circa 1920. 56 cm high

Affortunato Gory (Gori) revival bronze figure of a woman French…

Gori Bronze Candelabra with Egyptian Style Woman Figure

Affortunato Gory (Gori) revival bronze figure of a woman French Egyptian style twin branched candelabra, signed 'Gori', height 56 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Alabaster figure group signed by Affortunato Gory 1925 Italian,…

Italian Alabaster Figure Group by Affortunato Gory (1925)

Alabaster figure group signed by Affortunato Gory 1925 Italian, 51 cm high