June Online Auction (Sale #291)

Paolo Soleri (American / Italian, 1919-2013) Bronze Bell

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

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Description

Paolo Soleri (American / Italian, 1919-2013) Bronze Bell

Undated, cast signed on outer edge, having bell portion suspended by interlocking segments with a wind catcher dangling from bell clapper; together with a wind chime having a horse and flower topper, (2) tiered bells having Asian designs and a cast bell

Provenance: The Estate of George ‘Yorgo’ Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Height: 24 inches, Width: 5 inches, Depth: 3 1/2 inches (Soleri bell)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear, dents consistent with normal use; wind catcher portion showing areas of surface oxidation consistent with outdoor use

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Decorative Arts > Objects

Estimated Sale Time: 3:47 pm CST

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Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 2, 2022, 11:00 am

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear, dents consistent with normal use; wind catcher portion showing areas of surface oxidation consistent with outdoor use

Dimensions: 24 x 5 x 3.5 in