Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957)
Lampe
limestone and brass fixture
Height with fixture: 12¼ in. (31 cm.)
Executed circa 1928-1930
Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957)
Lampe
limestone and brass fixture
Height with fixture: 12¼ in. (31 cm.)
Executed circa 1928-1930
Private collection, a gift from the artist.
Private collection, London, by descent from the above; sale, Christie's, London, 30 June 1987, lot 172.
Private collection, Kyoto, by whom acquired at the above sale.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
P. Hulten, N. Dumitresco & A. Istrati, Brancusi, Paris, 1986, no. 229, pp. 247 and 319 (another version illustrated).
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Specialist note
Prof. Friedrich Teja Bach has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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