Lot 35
- 35
Fausto Melotti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- Slancio (Studio per improvviso)
- signed
stainless steel
- 214 by 74 by 20cm.
- 84 1/4 by 29 1/8 by 7 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1971.
Provenance
Acquired direclty from the artist by the present owner on 9 May 1972
Literature
Germano Celant, Melotti, Catalogo generale. Sculture 1929-1972, Vol. I🦋, Milan 1996, p. 287, no. 1971 29, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to convey the shimmering quality of the surface.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals faint rub-marks to the centre of both vertical elements and to the first horizontal element, and a few tiny spots of media accretion.
"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."