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Arnaldo Pomodoro
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Lancia di Luce
- incised with the artist's signature, date '85 and number 4/6 on the base
- bronze
- 129 by 38 1/4 by 44 1/8 in. 328 by 97.2 by 112.1 cm.
- Executed in 1985, this work is number 4 from an edition of 6 plus 1 artist's proof. This work is registered in the Archivio Arnaldo Pomodoro under number AP 520.
Provenance
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2006
Exhibited
New York, Marisa Del Re Gallery, Arnaldo Pomodoro: References in Space Visionary Places, 1987, p. 7, illustrated in color (another example exhibited)
Literature
Flaminio Gualdoni, Catalogo ragionato delle opera Tomo II, Milan, 2007, cat. no. 756, pp. 648-9, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is variation to the surfaces patina and level of polish, due to the artists working method. There is some minor polish residue evident in some of the crevices. There are some faint scattered surface scratches.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.