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Marino Marini
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- Marino Marini
- Composizione (Composition)
- stamped M.M. and numbered 3/6
- bronze
- length: 40cm., 15¾in.
Provenance
Cecchi di Ripa di Seravezza Collection, Lucca (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Umbro Apollonio, Marino Marini, Sculptor, Milan, 1958, illustration of another cast pl. 134
Patrick Waldberg, Herbert Read & Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini, Complete Works, New York, 1970, no. 342, illustration of another cast p. 375
Fondazione Marino Marini (ed.), Marino Marini, Catalogue raisonné of the Sculptures, Milan, 1998, no. 416, illustration of another cast p. 289
Patrick Waldberg, Herbert Read & Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini, Complete Works, New York, 1970, no. 342, illustration of another cast p. 375
Fondazione Marino Marini (ed.), Marino Marini, Catalogue raisonné of the Sculptures, Milan, 1998, no. 416, illustration of another cast p. 289
Condition
The bronze features a dark reddish brown patina and is highlighted with gold on its face. Dirt is present within the deepest crevices. Lines of incising are visible scattered across the surface and are original to the artist's technique. The work is in very good condtion.
"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."