William Kentridge - Polychrome Head 5 (2014)

Polychrome Head 5

Artist: William Kentridge (b. 1955)
Year: 2014
Medium: Painted bronze
Dimensions: 31 × 20 × 19.5 cm (12 ¼ × 7 ⅞ × 7 ⅝ in.)
Signature / Numbering: Initials incised and numbered “WK 6/9” (on the reverse)
Edition: 9
Provenance: Galleria Lia Rumma, Milan. Acquired from the gallery by the current owner
Type of Work: Sculpture, limited edition

Description:
Created in 2014, Polychrome Head 5 is a painted bronze sculpture by William Kentridge, internationally renowned South African artist known for his multidisciplinary works combining drawing, sculpture, video, and theater.

This polychrome head reflects Kentridge’s characteristic approach, combining formal rigor with poetic and socially engaged expressivity. The artist explores themes of memory, history, and identity through a sculptural representation that is both stylized and vibrant.

Limited to only 9 editions, this sculpture is a rare and valuable piece within Kentridge’s oeuvre, widely exhibited in major global institutions, including MoMA, Tate Modern, and Centre Pompidou.

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FAQ 

Is this an original work by William Kentridge?
Yes. This is an original painted bronze sculpture by William Kentridge, created in 2014.

Is the sculpture signed and numbered?
Yes. The artwork bears the artist’s incised initials and numbering “WK 6/9” on the reverse.

What is the edition size?
The sculpture is from an extremely limited edition of only 9, making it exceptionally rare and sought after.

What is the provenance of this piece?
It comes from Galleria Lia Rumma, Milan, a major gallery representing Kentridge internationally. It was acquired directly from the gallery by the current owner.

Is this work typical of Kentridge’s artistic practice?
Absolutely. The sculpture reflects Kentridge’s exploration of memory, identity, and historical narrative, rendered through expressive, stylized forms and polychrome surfaces.

Is this piece considered highly collectible?
Yes. Sculptures by Kentridge in such small editions—especially painted bronzes—are highly prized, given his global institutional presence (MoMA, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou).

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. The artwork ships worldwide from France with secure professional packaging, full insurance, and tracking for safe delivery.