Ta rzeźba Wacława Szczeblewskiego była dla mnie sporym zaskoczeniem. Na rynkach, polskim i zagranicznym dominuje do znudzenia ‘Gwiżdżący chłopiec‘. Rzeźba tego chłopca była powielana w nieskończoność, jak Perseusz Mitoraja, i stała się z czasem obiektem charakteryzującym twórczość Szczeblewskiego. Czasami pojawi się na rynku inna praca tego artysty lecz ta z dzisiejszej aukcji swoim tematem, detalami przekroczyła moje ubogie oczekiwania. Handlarz kurczakami zaskakuje nie tylko dość wysoką ceną za którą został wylicytowany. Biografia Szczeblewskiego jest dość uboga a przedział lat życia i twórczości dla mnie jest niepewny. Warto szperać po katalogach by dać się zaskoczyć.
Lot 162. Vlaclav SZCZEBLEWESKY (1888-1965). Bronze sculpture. “The chicken merchant“. Weight: 15.00 kg Shipping unavailable Region: Russia Period: XXème Sizes: H 500mm x D 215mm Author / artist: Vlaclav SZCZEBLEWESKY (1888-1965) Type of object: Sculpture-volume Condition: At first glance: very good condition. Estimate 2,000 – 3,000 euro. Goldfield. 09/23/23. Sold 6,600 euro
Lot 103. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): Circa 1986, “Grepol” large carved marble nude male torso with binding straps, overall 36″ h. x 24″ x 12.5″. Sold with signed exhibition book showing a similar, but not identical example, and two photos of this piece in the studio. Condition: Multiple chips and losses, obvious signs of weathering from outdoor exhibition. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Sold with the original bill of sale from 1980, a hand written letter regarding the sale of a piece of art, exhibition book and more. Estimate $30,000 – 40,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $42,500
To dość niezwykła kolekcja rzeźb Igora Mitoraja na sukcji w Amero Auctions na Florydzie. Większość rzeźb, za wyjątkiem dwóch, to prace niskonakładowe, właściwie wykonane w kilku egzemplarzach. W późniejszym okresie, chyba francuski Artcurial zabrał się za masową produkcję niektórych spośród nich i te (w zasadzie bezwartościowe) nakłady sięgają kilku tysięcy egzemplarzu i są w ciągłej sprzedaży, również w Polsce. Rzeźby z obecnej aukcji są chyba pomiejszone w stosunku do wielkich orginałów lecz ich zaletą jest ten niski nakład oraz wymiar pozwalający na ekspozycję w domu. Prezentuję je wszytkie z aukcji oczekując zaskoczenia w przebiciach bardzo niskich cen estymacyjnych.
Igor Mitoraj.Untitled (8/8)
Lot 104. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): Untitled patinated bronze figure of a clothed and bound torso, signed and numbered 8/8. Overall 24.75″ h. x 21″ x 14″. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Sold with Artcurial 1978 Exhibition catalog with this bronze listed. Estimate $,0800 – 12,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $14,000
Igor Mitoraj.Corazza Media (4/30)
Lot 105. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Corazza Media” patinated bronze wrapped bust, signed and numbered 4/30, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, overall 23.5″ h. x 20″ x 9″. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Sold with a catalog with similar example photographed , hand drawn inscription by Mitoraj inside cover. Estimate $8,000 – 12,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $13,000
Igor Mitoraj.Buclier
Lot 106. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Bouclier“, patinated bonze partial torso and face of a man, signed and FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, overall 20.5″ h. x 11.5″ x 5.5”. Sold with an unassociated exhibition catalog. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Condition: Spot of paint transfer on chin. Estimate $5,000 – 7,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $12,000
Igor Mitoraj.Untitled
Lot 107. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): Untitled patinated bronze figure of a wrapped male torso, signed, overall measures 17″ h. x 19″ x 4.5″. Sold with a1977 Artcurial catalog with this lot photographed. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $3,000 – 5,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $12,000
Igor Mitoraj.Disque Soaire (7/8)
Lot 108. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Disque Solaire“, Round patinated bronze plaque / disc with figural nude man in center, signed and numbered 7/8, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, 23.5″ dia x 2.5” deep. Sold with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mitoraj and a 1978 Artcurial catalog with and example of this lot photographed. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Condition: Spots of verdigris, uneven finish. Estimate $3,000 – 5,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $14,000
Igor Mitoraj.Grepol Piccolo (EA)
Lot 119. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Grepol Piccolo” patinated bronze wrapped nude male torso and hips signed, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, ARTCURIAL stamp on base, Numbered EA2, overall 11.75″ h. x 8.25″ x 4″. Sold with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mitoraj. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $4,250
Igor Mitoraj.Grepol Piccolo, (EA1)
Lot 120. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Grepol Piccolo” patinated bronze wrapped nude male torso and hips signed, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, ARTCURIAL stamp on base, numbered EA1 overall 11.75″ h. x 8.25″ x 4″. Sold with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mitoraj. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $3,750
Igor Mitoraj.Grepol Piccolo
Lot 121. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Grepol Piccolo” patinated bronze wrapped nude male torso and hips signed, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, ARTCURIAL stamp on base, overall 11.75″ h. x 8.25″ x 4″. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $4,500
Igor Mitoraj. Tette Endormie (7/8)
Lot 122. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Tete Endormie” (Sleeping Head)”, patinated bronze wrapped bust, signed and numbered 7/8, overall 7 h. x 10.5″ x 7.5″. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Condition: Spot of patina wear. Sold with the original bill of sale from 1977. Estimate $3,000 – 5,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $14,000
Igor Mitoraj. Exorce II (19/20)
Lot 123. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Ecorce II” patinated bronze partial male torso with wraps, signed and numbered 19/20, Blanchet Foudeur foundry mark, ARTCURIAL stamp on base. Overall 11.5″ x 8.75″ x 2.5″. Sold with Certificate signed by Mitoraj and exhibition catalog with this lot photographed. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 3,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $6,500
Igor Mitoraj. Stella (EA 1/X)
Lot 141. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Stella“, patinated bronze partial bust and torso, signed and numbered EA 1/X, ARTCURIAL stamp, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp. Overall 9″ h. x9.75″ x 3.25”. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $3,000 – 5,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $6,500
Igor Mitoraj.Bocca
Lot 142. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Bocca“, patinated bronze figure of a mouth, signed, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp. Overall 4.75″ h. x 8″ x 5.5”. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold 43,500
Igor Mitoraj. Les Mains (44/250)
Lot 143. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Les Mains“, gilt bronze bound clasped hands around a pole, on marble base, signed and numbered 44/250, Blanchet Foundeur foundry stamp, overall with base 27.25″ x 7″ x 4”. Sold with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mitoraj, Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $5,500
Igor Mitoraj.Les Mains (11/250)
Lot 144. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Les Mains“, patinated bronze bound clasped hands around a pole, on marble base, signed and numbered 11/250, ARTICURAL foundry stamp, overall with base 27.25″ x 7″ x 4”. Sold with a Levy Gallery catalog with similar example photographed. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $4,750
Igor Mitoraj.Argos (EA)
Lot 145. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Argos“, silvered bronze figure of a wrapped head bust, signed and numbered EA, FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA foundry stamp, scratch marked EA, overall 8.5″ h .x 10″ x 4.5”. Sold with a 1984 catalog with similar example photographed. Mitoraj was a personal friend of the brother of the consignor. Estimate $3,000 – 5,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $7,000
Igor Mitoraj.Pain (6/8(
Lot 146. MITORAJ, Igor, (Polish, 1944-2014): “Pain” Patinated bronze sculpture of pair of hands inset into uneven sphere, signed and numbered 6/8. 4″ h. x 7.75″. Sold with Certificate of Authenticity signed by Mitoraj and Artcurial catalog with similar example photographed. Estimate $2,000 – 4,000. Amero Auctions. 09/10/23. Sold $4,250
Lot 2823. Stanislaw Piotr Getter, Female nude dated 1921, signed “S. Getter”, stamped “A.Głowiński J. Wasilewski SKA w. Warszawie 23”, bronze lightly patinated, depicting a kneeling nude beauty stretching out and burying her hands in her shoulder-length hair, mounted on a small stepped plinth and marble base, tiny rubbing in places, the base with tiny bruises to the edges, h bronze 24 cm, h overall 28 cm. Artist info: Polish sculptor (1876 Warsaw – ?). Opening 600 euro. Mehlis. 08/25/23. Sold 900 euro
Spora to rzadkość na rynku. Rzeźby Stanisława Gettera nie pojawiają się praktycznie na aukcjach. Wytropiłem, że NM w Krakowie posiada egzemplarz innego aktu (poniżej).
Stanisław Piotr Getter.Akt stojącej dziewczyny. Własność MN w Krakowie
Próba powtórnej sprzedaży sprzed kilku miesięcy: https://polishartcorner.com/2022/11/04/august-zamoyski-1893-1970-5/. Obecnie aukcja rozpoczęła się od 15,000 euro i po czterech ofertach zakończyła się na 16,500 euro. Cena rezerwowa widać była wyższa bo rzeźba znowu nie została sprzedana.
Lot 186. SCULPTURE “HEAD OF LOUIS MARCOUSSIS” by Auguste ZAMOYSKI (1893-1970) Black patina bronze, after the 1923 model Signed and stamped “cire perdue C. Valsuani” on the back, 20th century Height: 29.5 cm A certificate from Mr. Christophe Zagrodzki, CVV accredited expert, will be given to the purchaser. Estimate 18,000 – 22,000 euro. Chantilly. 07/23/23. Not sold
Lot 191. MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ (1930-2017). Face XVII-from the Incarnation Cycle. inscribed with the artist’s initials and dated ’86 MA’ (on the back of the face), bronze on painted wooden base, sculpture: 251⁄2 x 93⁄8 x 81⁄8 in. (63.8 x 23.6 x 20.6 cm.), overall: 41 x 93⁄8 x 81⁄8 in. (104.1 x 23.6 x 20.6 cm.). Executed in 1986. This work is unique. Provenance: Turske & Turske Gallery, Paris. Acquired from the above by the late owner, 1987. Estimate $15,000 – 25,000. Christie’s. 07/07/23. Sold $23,940 (bp)
Powtórka z lutego tego samego egzemplarza: https://wordpress.com/post/polishartcorner.com/45585. Jedyna różnica to szersze widełki wyceny (obecnie 1,700 – 2,300 euro vs. 1,800 – 2,000 euro). Prawdopodobnie poprzednia sprzedaż (1,700 euro) nie była prawdziwa. Obecnie sprzedano niżej jak się spodziewałem.
Tomasz KAWIAK dit “TOMEK” (Né 1943). Jean’s Jacket, 1997. Sculpture in bronze with a nuanced blue patina, resting on a blackened metal support base. Signed on the back, numbered 4/8 and stamped by Carli, Torino. Dimensions: 23 x 40.5 cm Jean’s Jacket, nuanced blue patina bronze sculpture signed on the back, numbered E.A. IV artist proof no. 4 with foundry stamp Carli, Torino. Polish artist, painter and sculptor Tomasz Kawiak, known as “Tomek”, is the author of numerous artistic gestures: barter-art exchanges, brickwork of the world, the metric system and its narrowing, circumstantial drawings… In 1970, he created “Tomek’s Pain”, the first ecological and social action in Communist Poland. Creator-inventor of clothing sculpture using “Jeans” and enlarged “pockets”, created in patinated bronze and marble, representing symbols of our times. Since 1997, he has been realizing his “Long March of Jeans” project, initially planned for China and subsequently presented worldwide. Since 1970, he has exhibited worldwide, and is represented in numerous public and private collections in Europe, the United States, Latin America, Japan, China, Korea and Australia. Estimate 1,700 – 2,300 euro. Accademia Fine Art. 07/12/23. Sold 1,500 euro
August Zamoyski. Absrtaite head of Maria Walterskirchen
Formistryczna rzeźba Augusta Zamoyskiego z lat 20-tych XX wieku, której odlewy wykonano około 1970 roku w nieznanej mi ilości egzemplarzy. W Polsce taki odlew był wyceniany na 150,000 – 180,000 złotych. We Francji sprzedano właśnie za 13,500 euro.
Lot 89. ZAMOYSKI Auguste 1893-1970: Absrtaite head of Maria Walterskirchen, 1921/23 Bronze with golden-brown patina, signed and stamped Valsuani 21×12 cm Provenance: Galerie Colette Allendy-Paris. Exhibitions: Comparable works exhibited in Toulouse in 1977, Musée du Centre Pompidou in 1983, Warsaw Museum in 1993. History: After 1921, Zamoyski deepened his search for pure form, reduced to essential features, expressing the character of the person depicted, moving away from the real, distorted forms of the previous period. Estimate 15,000 – 25,000 euro. Chaville Encheres. 07/09/23. Sold 13,500 euro
Francuska firma Boisgirard-Antonini wymyśliła, że skoro na rzeźbie znajduje się nazwisko ‘Kobro’, to można ją przypisać tej artystce. Katarzyma Kobro podobnych ‘murzyńskich’ prac kobiecych nie tworzyła ale to nic nie szkodzi. Skoro rzeźba ma czarną patynę, foundry mark, numer odlewu to czemuż nie wycenić jej na 10,000 euro. Jakby ktoś na pejzażu dopisał nazwisko Monet to pewnie w Boisgirand-Antonini wyceniono by go na miliony euro, z dopiskiem ‘w stylu’. Piszę o tym bo to kolejny raz ten dokładnie odlew (3/6) kursuje na rynku, nawet raz sprzedany za ponad 20,000 euro: https://polishartcorner.com/2020/10/07/katarzyna-kobro-1898-1951-6/. Belgijska Louiza specjalizowała się wielokrotnie w sprzedaży tego odlewu a teraz kolej przyszła na Francję. Moja propozycja: sprzedać na wagę złomu.
Foundy mark
Lot 161. ECOLE XX SIECLE dans le goût de Katarzyna KOBRO (1898-1951). Nu cubisant, c.1960 Bronze à patine noire, cire perdue, porte la signature KOBRO sur la base, tirage 3/6, cachet du fondeur J.Lamy. Hauteur 57 cm, avec socle : 64 cm. Estimation: 8,000 – 10,000 EUR. Boisgirard Antonini. 07/04/23. Usunięto z licytacji
Bolesław Biegas. Demon of the Earthly Sphere, 1924
Dla mnie ta rzeźba Bolesława Biegasa – oryginalny plaster – była przebojem tego roku. Praca została dobrze zauważona przez kolekcjonerów (może jako gips nadaje się bardziej do muzeum?) bo walka rozpoczęła się od 15,000 euro i cena wartko pięła się co 1,000 euro (począwszy od 40,000 euro czasami co 2,000 euro) by zatrzymać się na 63,000 euro. Nie widziałem odlewów tej pracy i chyba warto te 8 sztuk wykonać w brązie.
Sygnatura
Lot 193. Boleslas BIEGAS (1877-1954). Demon of the Earthly Sphere, 1924. Original plaster, signed and dated 1924 lower left Height: 88 cm. Provenance: acquired at the studio sale on June 30, 1987 at Cornette de Saint-Cyr, Drouot, catalog no. 56. Printing rights for 8 copies. Boleslas Biegas, whose real name was Biegalski, was a Symbolist painter, sculptor, writer and playwright born in 1877 in Koziczyn, near Warsaw, Poland, and died in Paris in 1954. His childhood was marked by the death of his parents and brother, which inclined him towards a meditative, morbid temperament. Hailed as a new Giotto, like Berger, after studying at Krakow’s Academy of Fine Arts, he joined the Viennese Secession, before settling in Paris in his rue de Bagneux studio. His primitive-looking, monolithic, totemic sculpture is reminiscent of dark, spiritual imagery, the cycles of which are numerous: mysterious castles, infinite mysticism, war vampires recalling Balkan legends. Estimate 15,000 – 20,000 euro. Tessier & Sarrou et Associés. 06/23/23
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