Lot 139
  • 139

Marino Marini

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Marino Marini
  • Piccolo cavaliere
  • Inscribed with the initials M.M.
  • Bronze
  • Height: 11 3/4 in.
  • 30 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Canada

Literature

Carlo Pirovano, Marino Marini - Scultore, Milan, 1972, no. 196
Giovanni Carandente, Marino Marini, Catalogue RaisonnĂ© of the Sculptures, Milan, 1998, no. 254, illustration of another cast p. 178

Condition

Very good condition, with the highly variable and somewhat dry surface typical to the artist's process. Black pigment on his face and body is painted on, and the patina is greenish black. There are flecks of patina missnig on the horse's back and base, again likely inherent to work. Figure incised by the artist, with a layer of composite material visible under top layer.
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