GIORGIO DE CHIRICO | LA MUSA DELL'ARCHEOLOGIA (THE ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSE)

GIORGIO DE CHIRICO (1888 - 1978)
LA MUSA DELL'ARCHEOLOGIA (THE ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSE)

Inscribed G.de Chirico, numbered 41/50 and with the foundry mark Fonderia Art f.lli Bonvicini Sommacampagna
Bronze
Height: 12¼ in. (31.1 cm)

Condition Report:
Light gold patina. The sculpture would benefit from a cleaning. Verdigris in the deepest crevices, particularly around the temple. Some rubbing and patina loss along the figure's proper right arm. A scratch to the back of the figure's proper right leg. Otherwise, fine. This work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Gallery of Surrealism, New York

Acquired from the above in February 2003