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Libero Andreotti
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Libero Andreotti
- Seated Woman
- signed: L ANDREOTTI
- bronze, dark brown and green patina
Provenance
Paolo Venini, Murano;
and thence by descent to his daughter, Laura Venini
and thence by descent to his daughter, Laura Venini
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is dirt and some minor wear to the surface consistent with age. There are spots of greening to the surface and dryness in the crevices throughout. There is a moisture stain to the lower edge on the proper right side.
"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
According to the curator of the Gipsoteca of Libero Andreotti, which is in the care of the Commune di Pescia, seven casts of the present model were made.
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Lucchesi and C. Pizzorusso (eds.), La cultura europea di Libero Andreotti. Da Rodin a Martini, exh. cat. Museo Marino Marini, Florence, 2000
RELATED LITERATURE
S. Lucchesi and C. Pizzorusso (eds.), La cultura europea di Libero Andreotti. Da Rodin a Martini, exh. cat. Museo Marino Marini, Florence, 2000