- 589
Emilio Greco
Estimate
70,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Emilio Greco
- Grande bagnante I
- inscribed Greco
- bronze
- height: 210cm., 82 7/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in June 1966
Literature
Joseph P. Hodin, Emilio Greco: Sculpture & Drawings, Somerset, 1971, vol. VI, p. 53, another cast illustrated in the artist's studio pl. 1 and in colour pl. VI
Condition
Attractive black patina with bronze tones. There is some white residue to the base. There are a few small spots of oxidisation to the proper right leg and some dirt in the crevices. This work is in overall good 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
A cast of this model won the sculpture prize at the Venice Biennale in 1956. Other known casts are in the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna in Rome, in the Museo Emilio Greco in Orvieto and the Storm King Art Center in the United States. The original plaster of this model is in the Museo Emilio Greco in Sabaudia, Italy.