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Marino Marini
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Marino Marini
- Cavallo e cavaliere (horse and rider)
- Signed Marini and dated 1952 (lower right); inscribed a Mario Negni, signed Marino, and dated 1955 (towards lower left)
- Gouache, pen and ink and brush and ink on paper
- 24 1/2 by 17 in.
- 62.2 by 43.2 cm
Provenance
Mario Negni (acquired directly from the artist in 1955)
Galleria del Milione, Milan
Private Collection (by descent from the above and sold: Christie's, New York, November 12, 1997, lot 298)
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Executed on thick cream wove paper affixed to a mount at the top corners, verso. Collage elements in the body of the horse are firmly in place. Small t-shaped crease between the horse's legs with some minor associated loss. Pindot loss to the right of figure's head, otherwise fine. Excellent condition.
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.
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.