Étienne MARTIN (1913-1995) The Nautilus, 1983 Hanging sculpture in carved wood, painted in five colours, with three metal clips for hanging three chains linked by a central ring. H. 140 cm - W. 70 cm - D. 47 cm (the piece installed) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist's studio A certificate of authenticity drawn up in Paris on 28 June 2013 and co-signed by the artist's three children, Marie-Thérèse, Charles-Étienne and Thierry, will be given to the buyer.