Edoardo Villa
South African 1915-2011
Standing Form
signed and dated 1973
steel, on a Perspex base
height: 107cm excluding base; 11cm including base; width: 16cm; depth: 16cm
Acquired from the artist by Christiaan Barnard, 1973.
Late Estate Angelo Litrico, 1986, thence by descent.
Private Collection.
This unique edition sculpture, created by Edoardo Villa has a notable provenance. It was acquired directly from the artist by the renowned heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard in 1973. Barnard commissioned the Italian fashion designer Angelo Litrico to create a suit and, in lieu of payment, gifted this sculpture to Litrico, settling his debt. After Angelo Litrico's death in 1986, the sculpture became part of his estate. The artwork was then inherited by Litrico's grandson and was subsequently acquired by the current owner.
Lot Details
Edoardo Villa
South African 1915-2011
Standing Form
signed and dated 1973
steel, on a Perspex base
height: 107cm excluding base; 11cm including base; width: 16cm; depth: 16cm
Acquired from the artist by Christiaan Barnard, 1973.
Late Estate Angelo Litrico, 1986, thence by descent.
Private Collection.
This unique edition sculpture, created by Edoardo Villa has a notable provenance. It was acquired directly from the artist by the renowned heart surgeon Christiaan Barnard in 1973. Barnard commissioned the Italian fashion designer Angelo Litrico to create a suit and, in lieu of payment, gifted this sculpture to Litrico, settling his debt. After Angelo Litrico's death in 1986, the sculpture became part of his estate. The artwork was then inherited by Litrico's grandson and was subsequently acquired by the current owner.
