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Marino Marini
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
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Description
- Marino Marini
- Il Guerriero (The Warrior)
- Signed Marino and dated 1961-62 (lower right)
- Oil on paper mounted on canvas
- 59 1/4 by 62 1/4 in.
- 150.5 by 158.1 cm
Provenance
Toninelli Arte Moderna, Milan
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired in 1964)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired in 1964)
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Pittsburgh, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh International Exhibition for Contemporary Painting and Sculpture, 1964, no. 153, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Franco Russoli, Marino Marini. Paintings and Drawings, Milan, 1963, no. 62, illustrated p. 143 (titled Warrior I)
Patrick Waldberg, Herbert Read & Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini, Complete Works, New York, 1970, no. 307, illustrated p. 276
Lorenzo Papi & Erich Steingräber, Marino Marini pittore, Ivrea, 1987, no. 449, illustrated p. 243
Patrick Waldberg, Herbert Read & Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini, Complete Works, New York, 1970, no. 307, illustrated p. 276
Lorenzo Papi & Erich Steingräber, Marino Marini pittore, Ivrea, 1987, no. 449, illustrated p. 243
Condition
In generally good condition. The work is executed on a large joined sheet of paper. The vertical join is visible about 3 inches in from the left edge. Some small dings and scrapes to surface, typical of the artist’s process and works of this size. Several tears along with several creases to the sheet visible along the left center edge. The sheet is slightly time darkened. A tear about one inch in length about ten inches from the lower left corner on lower edge. Under U.V, no inpainting is apparent.
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.
Catalogue Note
Copies of correspondence between the original owner and the artist accompany this lot.
Fig 1: Maquette for the Falling Warrior. Photo: Sotheby's London (sale: Nov 30, 1988)