Lot description
Igor Mitoraj (Polish, 1944-2014) - Luci di Nara 1998, incised with signature and numbered 7/8 twice on right cheek (there were also four artist's proofs), with foundry mark. Bronze with black patina on painted pedestal. height: 31 ¼ in. (79.4cm) width: 24 in. (61cm) depth: 17 in. (43.2cm) (dimensions include base)Painted pedestal height: 32 in. (81.3cm) Provenance Collection of Jordan and Cynthia Katz, Pennsylvania. The Estate of Jordan and Cynthia Katz, Pennsylvania. Exhibition "Igor Mitoraj. Die Schönheit - eine Zerbrochene Utopie," Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt, June 2-September 8, 2002, another cast exhibited. Literature Francesc Miralles, Igor Mitoraj : Escultures, Galeria Joan Gaspar, Barcelona, 1999. JGM Galerie, and Klaus Wolbert, Igor Mitoraj: “Hypnos”: Sculptures 2000-2002, JGM Galerie, Paris, 2002. Klaus Wolbert, Igor Mitoraj die Schönheit - eine zerbrochene Utopie - Institut Mathildenhöhe, Frankfurt am Main Die Galerie, 2002, exh. cat. (another cast illus.).