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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- La spiaggia
ottone
- cm 88x52x21
- Eseguito nel 1961
Provenance
Acquistato direttamente dall'artista il 26 gennaio 1974
Exhibited
Parma, Università di Parma, Sala delle Scuderie della Pilotta, Fausto Melotti, 1976, tav.129
Valencia, Ivam Centre Julio Gonzàlez, Melotti, 1994-95, pag. 137, illustrato
Valencia, Ivam Centre Julio Gonzàlez, Melotti, 1994-95, pag. 137, illustrato
Literature
G. Celant, Melotti. Catalogo generale. Sculture 1929-1972, Milano 1996, Tomo I, pag. 131, n.1961 15, illustrato
Condition
This work is in generally good overall condition. There are few traces of wearing on the top of the brass sheet. Welding due to the artist's technique are visible in the catalogue illustration. Color is slightly warmer and saturated compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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
"Facendosi forza del suo concetto geometrico musicale, assottiglia la scultura, la priva del suo specifico tridimensionale, la fa attraversare dall'aria, vuoto accanto a vuoto, e la porta vicina all'immaginazione architettonica, questa sì e ovviamente 'occupazione armonica dello spazio'."
Bruno Mantura, Per Fausto Melotti, in Melotti, Milano 1983, pag. 8
Dalla terra con occhi sognanti guardiamo il mare e quando siamo in mare guardiamo la terra come in sogno...
Fausto Melotti, Linee, Milano 1975