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Giorgio de Chirico 1888 - 1978
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Gli Archeologi
- signé G. de Chirico, numéroté 3/9, titré Gli Archeologi et porte la marque du fondeur Fonderia Artistica Gi.Bi.Esse Verona
- bronze
- 42 x 23,5 x 31 cm
- Modèle conçu en 1969 et exécuté en 7 exemplaires et 2 épreuves d'artiste.
Provenance
Casa De Chirico, Rome
Istituto Suore Francescane Santa Filippa Mareri, Borgo San Pietro di Petrella Salto (Rieti)
Acquis auprès du précédent par le propriétaire actuel
Istituto Suore Francescane Santa Filippa Mareri, Borgo San Pietro di Petrella Salto (Rieti)
Acquis auprès du précédent par le propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Washington DC, The Philipps Collection, Giorgio de Chirico : myth and archaelogy, 2013, reproduit dans le catalogue p. 34
Londres, Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, Giorgio de Chirico. Myth and Mystery, 2014, reproduit dans le catalogue p. 34
Sorrente, Villa Fiorentino, XX Visioni Trasversali. L'arte italiana del XX secolo. La
scultura, 2016
Londres, Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, Giorgio de Chirico. Myth and Mystery, 2014, reproduit dans le catalogue p. 34
Sorrente, Villa Fiorentino, XX Visioni Trasversali. L'arte italiana del XX secolo. La
scultura, 2016
Literature
C. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo Generale Giorgio de Chirico. Opere dal 1951 al 1974, vol. II, Milano, 1983, no. 294
Condition
The bronze has a brown patina. There are a few surface scratches predominately to the figure's heads and a few minor dots of verdegris in places. Apart from some slight dust in the crevices, this work is in good original condition.
"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
signed 'G. de Chirico', numbered '3/9', titled 'Gli Archeologi' and stamped with the foundry mark 'Fonderia Artistica Gi.Bi.Esse Veronaon'; bronze. Conceived in 1969 and cast in an edition of 7 plus 2 artist's proofs.