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Nunzio
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Nunzio
- Senza titolo
- legno combusto e tempera
- cm 59x31x10
- Eseguito nel 1998
Provenance
Otto Gallery Arte Contemporanea, Bologna
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 1998
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 1998
Exhibited
Mantova, Casa del Mantegna, L'arte come amante. Da una collezione privata contemporanea, 2007, pag. 94, illustrato a colori
Condition
The work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There are minor traces of dust and soiling.
"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
"Il nero dei suoi legni non è dipinto (...), ma è il frutto della combustione superficiale cui l'artista lo sottopone: una piccola fiamma ossidrica brucia l'epidermide del legno, impedendo però che questo prenda fuoco. Il risultato è un nero profondo, uniforme, non 'colorato', ma 'colore'. (...) Materia nera e materia opaca, allora, sono gli strumenti dell'arte di Nunzio: l'apparizione di un blu, o, ancor più raro, di un bianco, costituiscono eccezioni mal sopportate dall'artista stesso, nonstante costituiscano una specie di sosta, di oasi, di accensione momentanea per l'occhio di chi guarda".
(M. Meneguzzo, Nunzio, Bergamo 2000, pag. 8-14)
(M. Meneguzzo, Nunzio, Bergamo 2000, pag. 8-14)