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Alighiero Boetti
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Alighiero Boetti
- Zig Zag
- aluminium and fabric
- 50 by 50 by 50cm.
- 19 3/4 by 19 3/4 by 19 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1967, this work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Provenance
Gian Enzo Sperone, Turin
Sale: Finarte, Rome, 14 June 1994, Lot 266
Acquired directly from the above by the previous owner
Exhibited
Milan, Galleria de Nieubourg, Shaman Showman, 1968
Rome, Palazzo dei Congressi, 60-90. Trenta Anni di Avanguardie romane, 1991, p. 43, illustrated
Bonn, Kunstverein, Alighiero e Boetti. 1965-1992. Synchronizität als ein Prinzip akausaler Zusammenhänge, 1992, p. 21, illustrated
Bergamo, Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Alighiero Boetti. Quasi Tutto, 2004, pp. 103, 225
Literature
Jean-Christophe Ammann, Alighiero Boetti. Catalogo generale, Tomo Primo, Milan 2009, p. 188, no. 171, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly darker in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a few loose threads to the edge of the fabric, and a small stain to the blue stripe on the top.
"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."