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Giorgio de Chirico
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Giorgio de Chirico
- IL GRANDE TROVATORE (THE GREAT TROUBADOUR)
- inscribed G. de Chirico and Il Grande Trovatore, numbered VII/VII and stamped with the foundry mark Fonderia Art. F.lli Bonvicini and the 1988 artist's centenary stamp
- bronze
- height (including base): 91cm., 36in.
Provenance
Lisa Sotilis, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1990
Literature
Tommaso Paloscia, Il Sogno Ininterrotto del Linguaggio Metafisco di Giorgio de Chirico: I Bronzi del Centenario, Florence, 1993, no. 16, illustration of another cast n.p.
Condition
Attractive black patina. There is some light patina wear, fine lines of scratches, most notable to the base, and some light surface dirt in the crevices, all of which are consistent with age and handling. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though slightly less metallic in the original.
"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."