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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- Tema e Variazioni VII. Variazione N. 4
- incised with the artist's signature on the base
- brass
- 50.5 by 26.5 by 10cm.; 19 7/8 by 10 3/8 by 4in.
- Executed in 1974, this work is number 4 from an edition of 4.
Provenance
Galleria Tega, Milan
Alessandro Grassi, Milan (acquired directly from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Knokke-Le Zoute, Elisabeth Frank Gallery, Fausto Melotti 1901-1987, 1987
Literature
Germano Celant, Melotti. Catalogo Generale, Vol II, Milan 1995, p. 404, no. 1974 49, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There are a few minor traces of natural oxidation in places.
"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."