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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- L'acrobata si avvia
- terracotta, fabric, brass and bronze
- 59 by 38.5 by 15cm.
- 23 1/4 by 15 1/8 by 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1985.
Provenance
Fausto Melotti Estate, Milan
Galerie Karsten Greve AG, St. Moritz
Private Collection
Galerie Karsten Greve AG, St. Moritz
Private Collection
Exhibited
Bologna, Galleria San Luca, Fausto Melotti, 1986-87
Verona, Galleria dello Scudo, Fausto Melotti, Teatrini 1931-1985, 1996-1997, pp. 166-167, no. 59
Paris, Galerie Karsten Greve, Fausto Melotti, 2006
Verona, Galleria dello Scudo, Fausto Melotti, Teatrini 1931-1985, 1996-1997, pp. 166-167, no. 59
Paris, Galerie Karsten Greve, Fausto Melotti, 2006
Literature
Germano Celant, Fausto Melotti, Catalogo Generale, Milan 1994, vol. II, p. 586, no. 1985 1, illustrated
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
The work is in very good condition. There are small spots of oxidation to the figure in the lower right part and in few places to the ladder. There are small fibres of dust deposited in the bottom of the composition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."