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Lot 28
  • 28

Lucio Fontana

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description

  • Lucio Fontana
  • Concetto spaziale
  • signé et daté 54
  • terre cuite peinte, trous et griffures
  • 31 x 39 x1 cm; 12 13/16 x 15 3/8 x 0 7/16 in.

Provenance

Collection particulière, Turin
Galleria Martano, Turin
Galleria Ippolito Simonis, Turin
Acquis auprès de celle-ci en 1982

Exhibited

Bruxelles, Artiscope, Lucio Fontana, 30 novembre 1995-26 janvier 1996, n°19
Flémalle, La Châtaigneraie, Arte italiana, aspects de l'art contemporain en Italie de 1950 à nos jours, 15 septembre-17 novembre 1996; catalogue, illustré

Literature

Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana Catalogo ragionato di sculture, dipinti, ambientazioni, Tomo II, 2006, no. 54 CS 18, p.308, illustré

Condition

The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration. Except two minor (approx. 0,3cm) superficial light abrasion areas located along the upper, both due to the mounting, and tiny points of abrasion located on the rim of the upper edge, this work is in excellent condition.
"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 lune (détail), photographie de Kenneth Mattingly, Appolo 16, 16-27 avril 1972 © D.R.