Fausto Melotti
'Peacock' Vase , 1960
Lot #159 |
2010-06-30 |
Phillips, London
Italia Theme Sale
Category:
sculptures
Estimate:
GBP 25,000 - 30,000 (currency of sale)
USD 37,529 - 45,034 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Phillips
Auction number: UK000310
Auction name: Italia Theme Sale
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2010-06-30
Currency: GBP
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 32 cm (12 1/2 in) high
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
32
Height In Inches:
12.598
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Edition: Underside signed in black glaze with 'Melotti'. Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Fausto Melotti Archive.
Condition
Overall very good original condition with no damage or restoration.
Literature
Domus, April 1957, p. 30 for a similar example; Die Funfziger Stilkonturen eines Jahrzhehnt, exh. cat., Museum Villa Stuck, Munich, 1984, p. 24, pl. 75 for a similar example; Antonella Commellato and Marta Melotti, ed., Fausto Melotti-L'opera in ceramica, Milan, 2003, pp. 68 and 200-05 for similar examples <br /> <br />
Catalog summary
<strong><br>Description:</strong><br>Fausto Melotti null Glazed ceramic. 32 cm (12 1/2 in) high<br> Underside signed in black glaze with 'Melotti'. Together with a certificate of authenticity from the Fausto Melotti Archive. <strong>Provenance: </strong> <strong>Literature: </strong>Domus, April 1957, p. 30 for a similar example; Die Funfziger Stilkonturen eines Jahrzhehnt, exh. cat., Museum Villa Stuck, Munich, 1984, p. 24, pl. 75 for a similar example; Antonella Commellato and Marta Melotti, ed., Fausto Melotti-L'opera in ceramica, Milan, 2003, pp. 68 and 200-05 for similar examples <br /> <br /> <strong>Exhibited: </strong> <strong>Condition Report: </strong>Overall very good original condition with no damage or restoration.