Igor Mitoraj (Polish 1944-2014) §
Argos
£35,200
Auction: 28 October 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
incised with the artist's signature 'MITORAJ', incised 'E.A.' and stamped with foundry mark 'FONDERIA TESCONI PIETRASANTA' (lower right edge), bronze
Dimensions
39.5cm high, 47cm wide (15 1/2in high, 18 1/2in wide)
Footnote
“My work is not concerned with recreating what has already been done but it is simply an attempt to shape into familiar forms the drama of life.” (Igor Mitoraj)
A related work appeared at Sotheby's, New York, on 9 March 2012 (Lot 290) titled 'Argos', from an edition of 8 and dated to 1987.