Lot 169
- 169
Arnaldo Pomodoro
Estimate
200,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Sfera No. 1, Studio
- bronze with gold patina
- 19 by 19 by 19 in. 48.3 by 48.3 by 48.3 cm.
- Executed in 1963, this work is from an edition of 2 plus 3 artist's proofs and is catalogued in the archives of the Arnaldo Pomodoro studio with the number AP 213.
Provenance
Galleria Marlborough, Rome
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Venice, Giardini di Castello, Sala Personale, XXXII Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di Venezia, June - October 1964
Literature
"Marcatrè," Interviste a Venizia. I giudizi dei critici, No. 6-7, May - June 1964, p. 217, illustrated
J. Mauricio, "Pomodoro: a poética da màquina do 'avvenire'," Estado da Guanabara, July 22, 1964, illustrated
Cleto Munari, "La Biennale d'Arte a Venezia," Sipra, September - October 1964, illustrated
Flaminio Gualdoni, ed., Arnaldo Pomodoro: Catalogo ragionato della scultura, Tomo II, Milan, 2007, cat. no. 325, p. 493, illustrated
J. Mauricio, "Pomodoro: a poética da màquina do 'avvenire'," Estado da Guanabara, July 22, 1964, illustrated
Cleto Munari, "La Biennale d'Arte a Venezia," Sipra, September - October 1964, illustrated
Flaminio Gualdoni, ed., Arnaldo Pomodoro: Catalogo ragionato della scultura, Tomo II, Milan, 2007, cat. no. 325, p. 493, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There are scattered areas of pitting with some associated spots of oxidation on the polished bronze. There are some variations to the surface of the work, including some scattered surface abrasions and spots of rubbing to the patina.
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.