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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- I Maggio
- firmato sulla base
- ottone
- cm 114x80x23,5
- Eseguito nel 1971
Provenance
Galleria dell'Ariete, Milano
Barbierato Arte Contemporanea, Asiago
Galleria Carlina, Torino
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 2002 circa
Barbierato Arte Contemporanea, Asiago
Galleria Carlina, Torino
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 2002 circa
Exhibited
Milano, Galleria dell'Ariete, Melotti, 1971, n.18
Torino, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Melotti, 1972, n. 78
Torino, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Melotti, 1972, n. 78
Literature
Germano Celant, Melotti. Catalogo generale. Tomo primo. Sculture 1929-1972, Milano 1996, pag. 302, n. 1971 66, illustrato
Condition
This work appears to be in very good condition. The base is slightly wavy probably due to the artist media choice. There are few oxidation on the base.
"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
"Linea diritta, infinito stabile. Linea curva, infinito instabile. Dentro allo sposalizio-contrasto vive l'opera d'arte."
"Straight line, stable infinite. Curved line, unstable infinite. Within the union-contrast the work of art persists."
Pagine inedite, in A.M. Hammacher, Melotti, Milano 1975, p.207