Details

Provenance

Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Frankfurt Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above in 1981) Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

Frankfurt, Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Fausto Melotti , September - November 1980 Cologne, Galerie Wintersberger, Fausto Melotti , November 1980 - January 1981

Literature

Germano Celant, Melotti, Catalogo generale, Sculture 1973-1986 e Bassorilievi , Vol. II, Milan 1994, p. 538, no. 1980 26, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some spots of oxidation in places and some fraying to the hanging fabric elements, which is in keeping with the artist's choice of media. "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 “I use metal because it brings me close to drawing: with metal I can draw in space” (Fausto Melotti cited in: Bruno Mantura, ‘ Per Fausto Melotti ’, in: Exh. Cat., Rome, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna , Melotti, Catalogo, 1983, p. 10).

Catalog summary

Fausto Melotti Ermetica brass and painted fabric 81 by 29.5 by 20 cm. 31 7/8 by 11 5/8 by 7 7/8 in. Executed in 1980. Provenance Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Frankfurt Private Collection, Europe (acquired from the above in 1981) Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited Frankfurt, Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Fausto Melotti , September - November 1980 Cologne, Galerie Wintersberger, Fausto Melotti , November 1980 - January 1981 Literature Germano Celant, Melotti, Catalogo generale, Sculture 1973-1986 e Bassorilievi , Vol. II, Milan 1994, p. 538, no. 1980 26, illustrated Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals some spots of oxidation in places and some fraying to the hanging fabric elements, which is in keeping with the artist's choice of media. "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 “I use metal because it brings me close to drawing: with metal I can draw in space” (Fausto Melotti cited in: Bruno Mantura, ‘ Per Fausto Melotti ’, in: Exh. Cat., Rome, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna , Melotti, Catalogo, 1983, p. 10).