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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Concetto Spaziale, Pillola
- signed on the underside
enamel paint on copper
- 12 1/2 by 14 1/2 by 7 1/2 in. 31.7 by 36.8 by 19.1 cm.
- Executed in 1967, this work is from an edition of 36 plus 6 artist's proofs.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Exhibited
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. There is a very fine hairline crack in the enamel beginning at the slash in the sculpture and extending approximately 4 1/2 inches. There is a pinpoint loss to the enamel located on the narrowest part of the sculpture, as well as few scattered minor handling abrasions mostly visible at the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.