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Alighiero Boetti
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alighiero Boetti
- Il Mondo Possibile
- signed on the reverse of the left hand canvas
- pen on paper laid down on canvas, in three parts
- each: 101.1 by 71.1cm.; 39 3/4 by 28in.
- overall: 101.1 by 213.3cm.; 39 3/4 by 84in.
- Executed in 1980.
Provenance
Galleria Fabjbasaglia, Rimini
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1998
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is deeper and richer in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is minor wear to the paper at all four corner tips of each panel with some slight lifting in places. There are a few fine scattered creases in places, all of which are original to the works execution.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work is registered in the Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Rome under number 157/96 80/BP/5 and is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity