Bounty of bronzes take center stage at Heritage, Nov. 17

Arnaldo Pomodoro, ‘Giroscopio I,’ est. $400,000-$600,000
Arnaldo Pomodoro, ‘Giroscopio I,’ est. $400,000-$600,000
Arnaldo Pomodoro, ‘Giroscopio I,’ est. $400,000-$600,000

DALLAS – Measuring more than 12 feet in diameter, Arnaldo Pomodoro’s massive Giroscopio I, dating to 1986-87, is moving in more ways than one. Not only does the fascinating bronze and iron piece created by one of Italy’s most renowned avant-garde artists immediately capture the imagination, but portions of the sculpture also physically move. Composed of external rings and two semicircular internal halves, the impressive sculpture, estimated at $400,000-$600,000, stars in Heritage Auctions’ Nov. 17 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature® Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Pomodoro, Nakashima led Ahlers & Ogletree March 27-28 sale

‘Sfera,’ limited edition bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which sold for $186,000
‘Sfera,’ limited edition bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which sold for $186,000
‘Sfera,’ limited edition bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which sold for $186,000

ATLANTA – Sfera, a polished bronze limited edition sculpture by the Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro soared to $186,000 in an online Spring Fine Estates & Collections auction held March 2728 by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery. The work was the top earner in a sale of more than 1,000 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

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