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Arnaldo Pomodoro
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Guscio I (Studio)
- incised with the artist's signature and number 3/9 on the base
- patinated bronze on wood base
- 12 1/2 by 8 by 5 3/4 in. 31.8 by 20.3 by 14.6 cm.
- Executed in 1986-87, this work is number 3 from an edition of 9 plus 1 artist's proof and is catalogued in the archives of the Arnaldo Pomodoro Studio under number AP 566.
Provenance
Steven Wirtz Gallery, San Francisco
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1988
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1988
Exhibited
Zurich, Galerie Semiha Huber, Arnaldo Pomodoro, November 1988 (another example exhibited)
Novara, Palazzo del Broletto, Galleria Sorrenti, Arnaldo Pomodoro, May - June 1989 (another example exhibited)
Venice Design Art Gallery, Arnaldo Pomodoro, September - December 1991 (another example exhibited)
Sartirana, Castello di Sartirana, Mostra Mercato dell'Antiquariato, September - October 1994 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Galleria 2RC, Arnaldo Pomodoro: Opere Grafiche 1994, December 1994 - February 1995 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Centro Direzionale Alitalia, Arnaldo Pomodoro, February - April 1995 (another example exhibited)
Novara, Palazzo del Broletto, Galleria Sorrenti, Arnaldo Pomodoro, May - June 1989 (another example exhibited)
Venice Design Art Gallery, Arnaldo Pomodoro, September - December 1991 (another example exhibited)
Sartirana, Castello di Sartirana, Mostra Mercato dell'Antiquariato, September - October 1994 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Galleria 2RC, Arnaldo Pomodoro: Opere Grafiche 1994, December 1994 - February 1995 (another example exhibited)
Rome, Centro Direzionale Alitalia, Arnaldo Pomodoro, February - April 1995 (another example exhibited)
Literature
Flaminio Gualdoni, Ed., Arnaldo Pomodoro: Catalogo ragionato della scultura, Tomo II, Milan 2007, cat. no. 804, p. 667, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The work is securely attached to the base. There are minor surface scratches to the base. Under close inspection there is evidence of minor dust accumulation throughout.
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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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.