02-03-201202-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2581BBoston
February 3, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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Carlo Sergio Signori (Italian, 1906-1988) Two Works: Tete Geometrique

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2581BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 03, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

Carlo Sergio Signori (Italian, 1906-1988)

Two Works: Tete Geometrique and Fan-shaped Head
Unsigned, each identified on labels beneath the base.
Carved white marble, sizes to 12 x 15 x 3 1/8 in. (30.5 x 38.1 x 7.9 cm),set within a black marble plinth.
Condition: Minor abrasions beneath sculpture.

Provenance: Through Galerie Rive Droite, Paris, to the estate of an arts benefactor, New York.
Estimate $700-900

Geometrique 12 x 14 x 3 3/4 in. (30.5 x 35.6 x 9.5 cm).

Sculptures rotate freely on their plinths, and can be lifted from the plinths. They both have surface grime that appears easily removed. Fan-shaped Head has a curved scratch at the bottom, measuring 4 inches overall, that is accentuated by dirt within the scratch. The measurements of the plinths are about 4 x 4 x 3 inches for the smaller, and 3-1/2 x 4 x 3-1/2 inches for the taller.

Keywords

Carlo Sergio Signori, Fan-shaped Head, Paris