Afro

Galleria Philippe Daverio, Milano
Galleria Dante Vecchiato, Padova

Milano, Galleria Philippe Daverio, Afro opere dal 1939 al 1969, 1986

This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There are some traces of scattered dust on the surface and some traces of soiling along the right margin. The panel is slighty wavy by the upper right part. No traces of retouching are visible under UV light.
"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."

"Dal 1966 le spinte centripete vanno riaffermando il loro peso, portando al ritrovamento di sempre più riconoscibili e dominanti nuclei di aggregazione. Il rapporto figura-sfondo diventa di nuovo dialogo, e la superficie riacquista un ruolo distinguibile, pur nella totalità dell'immagine, da quando su di essa si svolge, in una dialettica affidata ai colori, ai toni, ma anche alla diversa concentrazione segnica."
L. Caramel in La pittura come realtà del sentimento, in Afro. Dipinti 1931-1975, Milano 1992, pag. 37