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FAUSTO MELOTTI | L'Ora
估價
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Fausto Melotti
- L'Ora
- stainless steel and string, in two parts
- 120 by 120 by 25.5 cm. 47 1/4 by 47 1/4 by 10 in.
- Executed in 1971, this work is number two from an edition of two.
來源
Private Collection, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
展覽
Matera, Palazzo Lanfranchi, Fausto Melotti: 1901 - 1986, June - September 1987, n.p., no. 34, illustrated
出版
Germano Celant, Melotti, Catalogo generale, Tomo primo, Sculture 1929-1972, Milan 1994, p. 289, no. 36, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly cooler in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some superficial scuffs, abrasions and scratches in isolated places throughout, most notably towards the centre of the horizontal element due to the rubbing of the superimposed element. Further close inspection reveals a few minute media accretions in isolated places throughout.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
"Melotti’s sculpture occupies space as it is made of forms and volumes, matter and transparencies that emerge from the ground. It is like an enveloping and absorbing gush, or it may be seen as a gentle raft, laden of incredible figures and characters, softly floating upon the waters of art. In both cases it is a sweet and sparkling deluge of his smile to everyone" (Germano Celant, Melotti, Catalogo generale, Tomo primo, Sculture 1929-1972, Milan 1994, p. 21).
This work is registered in the Archivio Fausto Melotti, Milan, under number 71 034 si and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
This work is registered in the Archivio Fausto Melotti, Milan, under number 71 034 si and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.