Details

Provenance

Marlborough Gallery, Rome Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

Dortmund, Museum am Ostwall, Fausto Melotti , 1971, p. 24, pl. 20, illustrated Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Melotti , 1972, no. 24, pl. 21, illustrated Zurich, Marlborough Galerie; Rome, Marlborough Galleria d'Arte; London, Marlborough Fine Art, Fausto Melotti , 1973, no. 12, illustrated in colour Darmstadt, Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt; Duisburg, Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, Fausto Melotti: Ratio und Strenge - Speil und Poesie: Retrospektive 1928-1986 , 2000, p. 180, illustrated in colour

Literature

Abraham Marie Hammacher, Melotti , Milan 1975, no. 34, illustrated in colour Sandro Alberti, "Alto Adige Illustrato," Bolzano , 31 January 1981, p. 41, illustrated Janus, Ed., "Guida all'opera di Fausto Melotti," Bolaffi. Catalogo della Scultura Italiana , no. 5, Milan 1981, p. 131, illustrated Exhibition Catalogue, Madrid, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Memoria del Futuro. Arte Italiano desde las Primeras Vanguardias a la Posguerra , 1990-1, p. 195, illustrated Germano Celant, Ida Gianelli and Antonella Soldaini, Melotti: Catalogo Generale, Sculture 1929-1972, Vol. I , Milan 1994, p. 155, no. 1963 6, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the white areas are brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The fabric, and areas of glue securing the fabric in the left quadrant, have each yellowed somewhat with age. "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."

Catalog summary

Fausto Melotti Gli Stracci signed on the reverse painted terracotta, fabric, brass and glazed ceramic 59 by 33 by 14cm. 23 1/4 by 13 by 5 1/2 in. Executed in 1963. Provenance Marlborough Gallery, Rome Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited Dortmund, Museum am Ostwall, Fausto Melotti , 1971, p. 24, pl. 20, illustrated Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Melotti , 1972, no. 24, pl. 21, illustrated Zurich, Marlborough Galerie; Rome, Marlborough Galleria d'Arte; London, Marlborough Fine Art, Fausto Melotti , 1973, no. 12, illustrated in colour Darmstadt, Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt; Duisburg, Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, Fausto Melotti: Ratio und Strenge - Speil und Poesie: Retrospektive 1928-1986 , 2000, p. 180, illustrated in colour Literature Abraham Marie Hammacher, Melotti , Milan 1975, no. 34, illustrated in colour Sandro Alberti, "Alto Adige Illustrato," Bolzano , 31 January 1981, p. 41, illustrated Janus, Ed., "Guida all'opera di Fausto Melotti," Bolaffi. Catalogo della Scultura Italiana , no. 5, Milan 1981, p. 131, illustrated Exhibition Catalogue, Madrid, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Memoria del Futuro. Arte Italiano desde las Primeras Vanguardias a la Posguerra , 1990-1, p. 195, illustrated Germano Celant, Ida Gianelli and Antonella Soldaini, Melotti: Catalogo Generale, Sculture 1929-1972, Vol. I , Milan 1994, p. 155, no. 1963 6, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the white areas are brighter and more vibrant in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good and original condition. The fabric, and areas of glue securing the fabric in the left quadrant, have each yellowed somewhat with age. "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."