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Piero Manzoni
Estimate
450,000 - 550,000 EUR
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Description
- Piero Manzoni
- Achrome
- caolino e tela a riquadri grinzati
- cm 61x50
- Eseguito nel 1959 circa
Provenance
Collezione Pastori, Torino
Galleria Naviglio, Milano
Collezione Nanda Vigo, Milano, n. 0392
Galleria dell'Ariete, Milano
Ivi acquistato il 18 luglio 1968
Literature
G. Celant, Piero Mazoni. Catalogo Generale, Milano 1975, n. 24 cq, fig. 24 cq, pag. 112, illustrato
F. Battino, L. Palazzoli, Piero Manzoni. Catalogue Raisonné, Milano 1991, n. 526, fig. 526, pag. 318, illustrato
G. Celant, Piero Manzoni. Catalogo Generale, Milano 2004, pag. 462, n. 467, illustrato
Condition
This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. The canvas is slightly wavy. There are few minor and unobtrusive dots of superficial dirt by the thickest areas. There is a threadlike and stable vertical craquelure in the lower part of the painting. 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."
"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
"La problematica artistica che si avvale della composizione, della forma perde qui ogni valore: nello spazio totale forma, colore, dimensioni non hanno senso; l'artista ha conquistato la sua integrale libertà: la materia pura diventa pure energia; gli ostacoli dello spazio, la schiavitù del vizio soggettivo sono rotti: tutta la problematica artistica è superata. E' per me quindi oggi incomprensibile l'artista che stabilisce rigorosamente i limiti di una superficie su cui collocare in rapporto esatto, in rigoroso equilibrio forme e colori: perchè preoccuparsi di come collocare una linea in uno spazio? Perchè stabilire uno spazio, perchè queste limitazioni?"
Piero Manzoni, Libera dimensione, in "Azimut", n. 2, gennaio 1960
Piero Manzoni, Libera dimensione, in "Azimut", n. 2, gennaio 1960