Sale 5681
London
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23 October 1996
Price realised
GBP 5,520
Estimate
Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A. (b. 1924) Robot signed and numbered 'E. Paolozzi 3/6' (on the base), stamped with the founders mark 'Susse Fond Paris' (on the side of the base) bronze with gold/brown patina 19 in. high (48.3cm.) Conceived in 1956
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Literature
W. Konnertz, Eduardo Paolozzi, Köln, 1984, pl.167. P. Murray (ed.), Eduardo Paolozzi A birthday celebration 1924-1994, Yorkshire Sculpture Park Exhibition Catalogue, Wakefield, 1994, p.10 (another cast illustrated).
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