Lot 189
  • 189

Alighiero Boetti

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description

  • Alighiero Boetti
  • Verba volant scripta manent;Tavolta luna, tavolta sole;Attirare l'attenzione;La persona ed il personaggio;Cinque x cinque venticinque;Tra l'inudine e il martello[Six Works]
  • i. signed on the overlap
    ii. signed on the upper lateral edge; dated 1987 on the lower lateral edge
    iii. signed on the lower lateral edge; dated 1987 on the upper lateral edge
    iv. signed on the overlap; dated 1987 on the upper lateral edge
    v. signed and dated 1987 on the overlap
    vi. signed on the lower lateral edge
  • cotton thread embroidery on linen
  • i. 9 by 8 3/4 in. 22.9 by 22.2 cm. ii. 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 21.6 by 21.6 cm. iii. 8 1/4 by 8 1/2 in. 21 by 21.6 cm.
  • iv. 8 3/4 by 8 in. 22.2 by 20.3 cm. v. 8 5/8 by 8 3/8 in. 21.9 by 21.3 cm. vi. 8 1/4 by 8 1/2 in. 21 by 21.6 cm.

Provenance

Laure Genillard Gallery, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1988

Condition

These works are in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the lateral edges, resulting in some light soiling to the linen support. On Attirare lÂ’attenzione and Tra l'incudine e il martello, the light soiling is visible on the front of the work on the patches that are not embroidered and there is a horizontal accretion at the bottom center of the former work. Each unframed. *Please note the auction begins at 9:30 am on November 14th.*
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.
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