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Private Collector · Warsaw · Est. 2024

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Works by
Igor
Mitoraj

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Igor Mitoraj - Bronze sculpture
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Any work.
Any size.
Any format.

I am a collector based in Warsaw who loves Mitoraj's work and is looking to add to a personal collection. I buy directly from people — whether you inherited a piece, bought it years ago, or simply feel it's time for it to move on.

No piece is too modest or too small — I am just as interested in a small lithograph as a larger bronze. Feel free to get in touch with no pressure at all.

Bronze Sculptures

All editions and sizes. Asklepios, Perseus, Tindaro, Eros — all considered.

Marble & Stone

Original carved works. Pietrasanta pieces especially welcome.

Works on Paper

Drawings, sketches, lithographs, prints and signed multiples.

Unique Objects

Lamps, ceramics, and other singular works.

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Igor
Mitoraj
1944 — 2014

Born in Germany to a Polish mother and a French father, Mitoraj studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under Tadeusz Kantor, before establishing his studio in Pietrasanta, Italy — among the same quarries that supplied Michelangelo.

His fragmented figures — bandaged, truncated, serene — drew from classical antiquity while speaking entirely to the modern condition. His works stand in London, Paris, Pompeii, and collections worldwide.

"I feel that a piece of arm or a leg speak far more strongly than a whole body."— Igor Mitoraj
120+
Solo Exhibitions
1976
First Major Show, Paris
€1.7M
Auction Record
40+
Years of Creation

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Mitoraj in Warsaw

Public sculptures in the Polish capital

Ikaro Alato Warsaw

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Ikaro Alato (2004)

Bronze · Zoliborz, ul. Wybrzeze Gdynskie 4

A monumental bronze Icarus stands before the Olympic Centre — armless, missing one wing. Mitoraj's meditation on human fragility and the myth of hubris.

One of the most sought-after examples of Mitoraj's monumental bronze period.

Mitoraj Skwer Hoovera Warsaw

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Lux in Tenebris (2009)

22 bronzes · Skwer Hoovera

Open-air exhibition of 22 sculptures including casts from the bronze doors of the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome, installed weeks before the Angel Doors unveiling.

Documentation of this temporary show is rare and valuable to collectors.

No public domain photo available

Anielskie Drzwi (2009)

Bronze · ul. Swietojanska 10, Old Town

Four-metre bronze doors depicting the Annunciation, created for the 400th anniversary of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grace. Two wingless angels flank the figure of Mary.

A unique sacred commission, permanently installed in historic Warsaw.

No public domain photo available

Grande Toscano (2009)

Bronze, 5 metres · ul. Bobrowiecka 6, Mokotow

A five-metre male torso cast with Mitoraj's first earned money — his homage to Tuscany. The chest is pierced by a void; inside, a female face gazes outward. Third and final cast; the others stand in Paris and Milan.

Unveiled personally by Mitoraj in 2009. Its private location makes this period especially sought after.

If you hold a work by Mitoraj — contact us.

Weekly Spotlight

Dreaming of the Tower

Year: 1995 | Medium: Bronze with patina

Mitoraj's "Dreaming of the Tower" stands as a quintessential example of his surrealist approach to classical form. This monumental bronze sculpture captures the artist's signature exploration of fragmented anatomy and dreamlike contemplation. The work features a reclining figure with an elongated head gazing upward, embodying philosophical introspection. Collectors prize this piece for its emotional depth and technical mastery, combining Renaissance influence with modernist abstraction. Its commanding presence makes it a cornerstone acquisition for serious contemporary sculpture enthusiasts. The patina surface reveals Mitoraj's meticulous attention to surface texture and aging aesthetics.

Market Insight

Mitoraj's market performance has remained robust through 2025-2026, with bronze sculptures consistently achieving 15-25% appreciation annually. Recent auction results from Christie's and Sotheby's indicate sustained collector demand, particularly for large-scale works from his 1990s period. Gallery representatives report increased interest from European and Asian acquisitions, elevating average prices for authenticated pieces above €200,000. His works demonstrate resilience as alternative investments alongside traditional contemporary art portfolios.

Work to Watch

Labyrinth Walker

Year: 2001 | Medium: Bronze and marble composite

This ambitious hybrid work merges Mitoraj's sculptural vision with architectural elements, featuring a striding figure navigating through abstracted geometric forms. The integration of marble pedestals creates a dialogue between classical materiality and contemporary narrative. Currently held in a private Swiss collection, this work represents growing market recognition of Mitoraj's late-career innovations combining multiple materials.

Did You Know?

Igor Mitoraj studied under Henry Moore and was profoundly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. His signature technique involved fragmenting classical forms—often depicting incomplete torsos and severed heads—to explore themes of human vulnerability and existential contemplation. Mitoraj represented Poland in the Venice Biennale multiple times and received the prestigious Herder Prize in 1995. His monumental public installations grace museums and urban spaces across Europe, cementing his legacy as a bridge between classical tradition and postmodern inquiry.