Behring Commission

Campobello di Mazara is one of Salvatore Pecoraro’s most ambitious sculptures. It took an entire year to make, from 1986 to 1987, and is composed of cast bronze, concrete, travertine, Italian stone, and a grand total of 18 tons of marble. Different elements of the piece were created at various times and locations, then brought to the final location, installed by crane, and welded together to create the finished piece.

This sculpture was commissioned by Ken and Patricia Behring on the recommendation of their interior designer, Steve Chase. Located in Blackhawk, California, the Behring’s 28,000 square foot estate winds around a central garden, where the sculpture appears to float in a large, black reflecting pool, mirroring the rugged stone elements of their home and creating the perfect centerpiece.