Galleria dell'Ariete, Milan
Joseph H. Hirshhorn, New York
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington
Vente: Sotheby's, New York, Modern and Contemporary Art, 1 Avril 1998, lot 1604
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel

Milan, Galleria dell'Ariete, Andrea Cascella, 1961; catalogue, no.2

Gualitiero Schonenberger, Art International, Andrea Cascella, 25 mars 1963, p.63, illustré
Toni del Renzio, Andrea Cascella, catalogue d’exposition de la Betty Parsons Gallery, New York, 1968, illustré

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration although it does not convey the nice natural patina developped on the marble. This work is composed of three parts. Under close inspection, few light and minor traces of abrasion are visible close to the anchor points. An old restoration (approx. 5 cm long) is visible under close inspection on the smaller part. A small lack of marble, which considering the patina appears to be contemporary to the execution of the work, is visible on the main element (also visible in the catalogue illustration). This work is in very good condition.
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