International Art Auction

December 05, 2016

LOT 14

Lot 14

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)

Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
Lot 14 Details
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005), British

SHATTERED HEAD, 1956

Gold patinated bronze; signed “E. Paolozzi” and numbered 5/6, stamped with the foundry: “Suisse Fond Paris” to the bottom of the back
Height of sculpture 11.25" x 9.75" — 28.6 x 24.8 cm.

Estimate $15,000-$20,000

Realised: $43,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
  • Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
  • Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
  • Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
  • Sir Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005)
Provenance:

Ex. Coll. Ayala Zacks, Toronto;
From whom acquired by her friend, a Private Collection, Toronto;
Their Estate, Toronto;
by descent

Literature:

Diane Kirkpatrick, Eduardo Paolozzi, Studio Vista, London, UK, 1970, page 35, pl. 26, another cast illustrated;
Winfried Konnertz, Eduardo Paolozzi, DuMont, Cologne, GE, 1984, pages 82-85, 87, 270, pl. 161, another cast illustrated

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 14
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.