Lot 273
  • 273

Arnaldo Pomodoro

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Arnaldo Pomodoro
  • Tavola dei segni
  • incised with the artist's signature and numbered 38/50
  • bronze with gold patina and steel laid on wood and a signed copy of the artist's book
  • 12 1/4 by 12 1/4 by 1 3/4 in.
  • 31.1 by 31.1 by 4.4 cm.
  • Executed in 1983, this work is number 38 from the edition of 60, numbered 1-50 and I-X plus 8 artist's proofs and is registered in Arnaldo Pomodoro's archive with the number M/82/8.

Provenance

Private Collection, San Rafael 

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. There is surface soiling and staining. There are scratches to the base of the book sleeve. There are some areas of uneven patina, most pronounced on the lower right quadrant of the relief element. There is some oxidation and wear to the patina where the gold has been stripped and the green is apparent. The accompanied book in excellent condition and is signed and dated 1983 by the artist.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

This work is a case for the monograph Arnaldo Pomodoro edited by Abbeville Press, New York, 1982.