Lot Essay
The Marino Marini Foundation has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SOUTH AMERICAN COLLECTOR
Marino Marini (1901-1980)
Grande toro
Details
Marino Marini (1901-1980)
Grande toro
bronze with brown patina and gold undertones
43 3/8in. (110cm.) high
Conceived and cast in an edition of five in 1953
Grande toro
bronze with brown patina and gold undertones
43 3/8in. (110cm.) high
Conceived and cast in an edition of five in 1953
Literature
H. Read, P. Waldberg and G. di San Lazzaro, Marino Marini Complete Works, New York, 1970, no. 311 (another cast illustrated p. 369).
C. Pirovano, Marino Marini Scultore, Milan, 1980, no. 316 (another cast illustrated).
C. Pirovano, Marino Marini Scultore, Milan, 1980, no. 316 (another cast illustrated).
Sale room notice
With the raised signature 'MM' at the base. The correct height of the sculpture is 34 5/8in. (84cm.).