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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
130,000 - 160,000 EUR
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- In cerca di equilibrio
- ottone e terracotta smaltata
- cm 75x31x23,5
- Eseguito nel 1970
Provenance
Acquisito direttamente dall'artista negli anni Settanta
Exhibited
Milano, Biblioteca comunale e Museo di Milano, Scheiwiller a Milano 1925-1983. Immagini e documenti, 1983
Milano, Palazzo della Permanente; Firenze, Museo Marini, Scultura a Milano 1945-1990, 1990, p. 77, illustrato
Milano, Palazzo della Permanente; Firenze, Museo Marini, Scultura a Milano 1945-1990, 1990, p. 77, illustrato
Literature
Germano Celant, Melotti. Catalogo Generale Sculture 1929-1972, Milano 1996, vol. I, p. 265, n. 1970 29, illustrato
Condition
This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. All the weld-joint seems to be original. There is evidence of scattered oxidation, due to artist's choice of media.
"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."