Condition report: this piece was a stock fund so it was never used. There is some small oxidation to the chrome base.
Otto Monestier (1918-1997) was an Italian artist and sculpturer. Self-taught, he started working in publishing and advertising as a graphic designer. He continued this activity for all his life long, while at the same time working as an artist with many different media: painting, drawing, sculpture. He renovates historical pieces and designs his own. He conceived the "movable sculpture", among which the most famous example is "Eva", a sculpture presented in 1969 at the 46th Art Biennale in Venice.
“Stier 4” kinetic sculpture for Arform
Otto Monastier, Paolo Tilche, Arform
Rare sculpture called "Stier 4", produced by Arform, the manufacturer founded in Milan in 1955 by Italian architect Paolo Tilche. This piece was designed by Paolo Tilche and Otto Monestier and it is made of aluminum sections and a steel base. It can be moved in order to create different shapes. The size of this piece is therefore adjustable.
Tilche and Monestier designed a series of kinetic sculptures together, between the 1960s and the 1970s. This specimen dates back to 1970, as it was published that year on an issue of "Bolaffi Arte". It still retains the original Arform label on its base.
This piece is most likely a stock found. Was still sitting in its wooden crate. There are no defects to mention, just minimal oxidation to the steel.
PRICE: 500 EUR
Also available for rent
Italy, 1970. Preowned.
Materials:
Aluminium sections (movable parts), steel (base), very good. vintage conditions.
Labeled "Arform".
See condition report and more biographical details below by clicking on "info".
Dimensions:
Height 24 cm / 9,4 in; adjustable width.
Literature:
- "Bolaffi Arte", Dicembre 1970
Tilche and Monestier designed a series of kinetic sculptures together, between the 1960s and the 1970s. This specimen dates back to 1970, as it was published that year on an issue of "Bolaffi Arte". It still retains the original Arform label on its base.
This piece is most likely a stock found. Was still sitting in its wooden crate. There are no defects to mention, just minimal oxidation to the steel.
PRICE: 500 EUR
Also available for rent
Italy, 1970. Preowned.
Materials:
Aluminium sections (movable parts), steel (base), very good. vintage conditions.
Labeled "Arform".
See condition report and more biographical details below by clicking on "info".
Dimensions:
Height 24 cm / 9,4 in; adjustable width.
Literature:
- "Bolaffi Arte", Dicembre 1970
