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Roberto Crippa
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Roberto Crippa
- Golden animal
- signé trois fois, daté deux fois et titré au dos
peinture noire sur bois, cuivre et feuilles de laiton, sur panneau
- 200 x 202 cm; 78 3/4 x 79 1/2 in.
- Exécuté en 1961.
Provenance
Galleria Schwartz, Milano
Acquis directement auprès de celle-ci
Acquis directement auprès de celle-ci
Exhibited
Seattle, Seattle World's Fair - Fine Art Pavillon, 1962; catalogue, no.38
Milano, Palazzo Reale, Roberto Crippa, 1971; catalogue, p.67, illustré
Milano, Palazzo Reale, Roberto Crippa, 1971; catalogue, p.67, illustré
Condition
This work is in good condition. There is some surface dust especially on the top of the wooden elements. There is a small paint loss above the lower edge at 30 cm from the right edge. There is a small loss to the copper at 3 and 7 cm from the left edge and 83 from the bottom. Another small loss at the extreme lower left corner. There are some remnants of glue visible on the animal, inherent to the artist's technique.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed three times, dated twice and titled on the back; black paint on wood, copper and brass leaves, on pannel. Executed in 1961.