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Tue 21 May

Arturo Martini Treviso 1889-Milan 1947 Choral 1934 ca. Terracotta sculpture - Arturo Martini Treviso 1889-Milan 1947 Choral 1934 ca. Terracotta sculpture Engraved signature "Martini". Donated by the artist to the journalist and literary critic Enrico Falqui (1901 - 1974), the work was modeled during the 1930s and perhaps used in 1936-37, a period in which Arturo Martini worked on designing the models (dispersed ) created for the Arco della Vittoria Competition to be placed in Piazza Fiume in Milan; competition won by Martini for the great monumental work designed with the architects Mazzoleni and Carminati, but not built (Gatalogo raisonné, Vicenza, Neri Pozza1998 n. 438). It depicts a compact group of twenty female figures in a standing position, caught in the act of singing out loud, huddled together so as to form a block which however is enlivened by the different poses of the individual figures, placed very effectively intuition on a sloping terrace which gives the scene a particular charm and unusual animation (a similar base is found in the Monaca of 1919 and in the Palinuro of 1946). In fact, the choral composition seems to allude to a theatrical scene, as happened in ancient theater, or in any case to a public event. The solution closely resembles other compositions such as the Brigands group (262) proposed in several versions, terracotta and majolica, and the Collegiate group (Catalogue raisonné no. 267), conceived in a circular composition with a void in the center, all works dating back to the early 1930s; finally, the unique terracotta entitled Greek Tragedy (Catalogue raisonné no. 317) also dates back to around 1932, probably connected to the present sculpture if only for the theatrical theme. In consideration of these evaluations and faced with the fact that we do not know the title assigned by the artist for the work in question here, the provisional title of: Female Choir is proposed. The present sculpture will be included in the next edition of the General Catalog of Arturo Martini's sculptures, currently under development. Nico Stringa We thank Prof. Nico Stringa for confirming the authenticity and drafting the description of the work 41x28x19 cm - in glass case 35x48x25 cm

Estim. 5 000 - 10 000 EUR

Sat 25 May

27 Auguste RODIN (1840-1917) Bust of Suzon, circa 1900 Bronze with natural patina, sand-cast Signed A. RODIN on the pedestal, inscription 'Cie des Bronzes Bruxelles' on the left shoulder cup H. 39 cm (without base), 54 cm (with black marble base, later) Designed circa 1875; the Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles produced this model between 1875 and 1939 in various materials: bisque, marble, bronze, terracotta, and in several various formats. Bibliography for similar examples: A. E. Elsen, Rodin, New York 1963, p. 206. R. Descharnes and J.-F. Chabrun, Auguste Rodin, Paris, 1967, p. 46. I. Jianou and C. Goldscheider, Rodin, Paris, 1967, p. 85. J. L. Tancock, The Sculpture of Auguste Rodin, The Collection of the Rodin Museum Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 1976, p. 581, no. 106-2, p. 582. C. Goldscheider, Auguste Rodin, Catalogue raisonné de l'œuvre sculpté l'œuvre sculpté, Paris, 1989, vol. I, p. 84, no. 64. A. E. Elsen, Rodin's Art, The Rodin Collection of the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, New York, 2003, p. 447, no. 129 (fig. 370). A. Le Normand-Romain, Rodin et le bronze, Catalogue des conservées au Musée Rodin, Paris, 2007, vol. II, pp. 662-665, no. S. 961, p. 662 and 664-665). Marked by the years he had just spent in the Carrier-Belleuse's studio, in January 1871, Rodin joined joined Carrier-Belleuse in Brussels to work on the the Bourse de Commerce. Rodin had learned from Carrier-Belleuse how to rework the clay before firing to give each proof an original character. The Suzon bust was acquired by the Compagnie des Bronzes de Bruxelles de Bruxelles, which produced 41 bronzes in 1881, a great success for the time, which enabled Rodin to envisage other personal personal works, such as the marble translation of the bust L'Homme au nez cassé and L'Âge d'airain.

Estim. 6 000 - 8 000 EUR

Thu 30 May

Giorgio de Chirico (Volos, 1888- Rom/Roma 1978) - Bucephalus, 1940/1988-1991 Polished bronze with gold patina, h. 35 cm, plaster of 1972 taken from a 1940 terracotta Engraved on the work are the signature, numbering and hallmark of Fonderia Bonvicini of Verona and the mark of the centenary of the birth of the master Giorgio De Chirico. This work is part of the edition of 9 examples of which 7 are numbered I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II and E/A II/II and an uncirculated proof not numbered to be destined to the GIORGIO ED ISA DE CHIRICO FOUNDATION. Signature and numbering (VII/VII) engraved on the base Bibl: C. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo generale Giorgio de Chirico, Electa, Milan, volume II, number 297/3 (illustration of another version) The work is accompanied by an authentication on photograph signed Claudio Bruni Sakraischik Provenance: private collection Giorgio de Chirico created several sculptures in terracotta and bronze. From these works, in the years between 1988 and 1991, commissioned and authorized by Isabella De Chirico and Lisa Sotilis and on the occasion of the centenary of his death, several bronzes were created. These were produced by the Bonvicini Foundry in Verona with a print run of 9 copies of which 7 numbered from I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II E/A II/II and a non-commercial non-numbered proof to be allocated to the FOUNDATION GIORGIO AND ISA DE CHIRICO. Of this creation, 4 sculptures from an important South Tyrolean collection are presented: Penelope and Telemachus, Colonial Mannequins, Orpheus, Bucephalus

Estim. 16 000 - 25 000 EUR

Thu 30 May

Giorgio de Chirico (Volos, 1888- Rom/Roma 1978) - Penelope and Telemachus, 1970/1988-1991 Bronze with black patina, h. 41.5 cm, taken from an unpublished original plaster cast of 1970 Engraved on the work are the signature, numbering and hallmark of Fonderia Bonvicini of Verona and the mark of the centenary of the birth of the master Giorgio De Chirico. This work is part of the edition of 9 examples of which 7 are numbered I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II and E/A II/II and an uncirculated proof not numbered to be destined to the GIORGIO ED ISA DE CHIRICO FOUNDATION. Signature and numbering (VII/VII) engraved on the base Bibl: C. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo generale Giorgio de Chirico, Electa, Milan, volume II, number 297/3 (illustration of another version) The work is accompanied by an authentication on photograph signed Claudio Bruni Sakraischik Provenance: Private collection Giorgio de Chirico created several sculptures in terracotta and bronze. From these works, in the years between 1988 and 1991, commissioned and authorized by Isabella De Chirico and Lisa Sotilis and on the occasion of the centenary of his death, several bronzes were created. These were produced by the Bonvicini Foundry in Verona with a print run of 9 copies of which 7 numbered from I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II E/A II/II and a non-commercial non-numbered proof to be allocated to the FOUNDATION GIORGIO AND ISA DE CHIRICO. Of this creation, 4 sculptures from an important South Tyrolean collection are presented: Penelope and Telemachus, Colonial Mannequins, Orpheus, Bucephalus

Estim. 20 000 - 30 000 EUR

Thu 30 May

Giorgio de Chirico (Volos, 1888- Rom/Roma 1978) - Orpheus, 1970/1988-1991 Polished bronze with gold patina, h. 46.3 cm, taken from an original plaster cast of 1970 Engraved on the work are the signature, numbering and hallmark of Fonderia Bonvicini of Verona and the mark of the centenary of the birth of the master Giorgio De Chirico. This work is part of an edition of 9 examples of which 7 are numbered I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II and E/A II/II and an uncirculated proof not numbered to be destined to the GIORGIO ED ISA DE CHIRICO FOUNDATION. Signature and numbering (VII/VII) engraved on the base Bibl: C. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo generale Giorgio de Chirico, Electa, Milan, volume II, number 297/3 (illustration of another casting) The work is accompanied by an authentication on photograph signed Claudio Bruni Sakraischik Provenance: Private collection Giorgio de Chirico created several sculptures in terracotta and bronze. From these works, in the years between 1988 and 1991, commissioned and authorized by Isabella De Chirico and Lisa Sotilis and on the occasion of the centenary of his death, several bronzes were created. These were produced by the Bonvicini Foundry in Verona with a print run of 9 copies of which 7 numbered from I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II E/A II/II and a non-commercial non-numbered proof to be allocated to the FOUNDATION GIORGIO AND ISA DE CHIRICO. Of this creation, 4 sculptures from an important South Tyrolean collection are presented: Penelope and Telemachus, Colonial Mannequins, Orpheus, Bucephalus

Estim. 16 000 - 25 000 EUR

Thu 30 May

Giorgio de Chirico (Volos, 1888- Rom/Roma 1978) - Colonial mannequins, 1969/1988-1991 Polished bronze with gilded patina, h. 47.5 cm, taken from an original plaster cast of 1969 Engraved on the work are the signature, numbering and hallmark of Fonderia Bonvicini of Verona and the mark of the centenary of the birth of Maestro Giorgio De Chirico. This work is part of the edition of 9 examples of which 7 are numbered I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II and E/A II/II and an uncirculated proof not numbered to be destined to the GIORGIO ED ISA DE CHIRICO FOUNDATION. Signature and numbering (VII/VII) engraved on the base Bibl: C. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo generale Giorgio de Chirico, Electa, Milan, volume II, number 297/3 (illustration of another casting) The work is accompanied by an authentication on photograph signed Claudio Bruni Sakraischik Provenance: Private collection Giorgio de Chirico created several sculptures in terracotta and bronze. From these works, in the years between 1988 and 1991, commissioned and authorized by Isabella De Chirico and Lisa Sotilis and on the occasion of the centenary of his death, several bronzes were created. These were produced by the Bonvicini Foundry in Verona with a print run of 9 copies of which 7 numbered from I/VII plus two artist's proofs E/A I/II E/A II/II and a non-commercial non-numbered proof to be allocated to the FOUNDATION GIORGIO AND ISA DE CHIRICO. Of this creation, 4 sculptures from an important South Tyrolean collection are presented: Penelope and Telemachus, Colonial Mannequins, Orpheus, Bucephalus

Estim. 18 000 - 35 000 EUR
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