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Piero Manzoni
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Piero Manzoni
- Fiato d'artista (Artist's Breath)
- rubber on wood
- 18 by 18cm.; 7 by 7in.
- Executed in 1960.
Provenance
Collection Egidio Marzona, Vienna
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Tate Gallery, Piero Manzoni: Paintings, Reliefs & Objects, 1974
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Genoa, Minetti-Rebora, Piero Mazoni,1973, p. 20 & 35, no. 20
Germano Celant, Piero Manzoni: Catalogo Generale, Milan 1975, p. 201, no. 3 fa, illustrated
Freddy Battino and Luca Palazzoli, Piero Manzoni: Catalogue Raisonné, Milan 1991, p. 443, no. 984 BM, illustrated
Germano Celant, Piero Manzoni: Catalogo Generale, Vol. II., Milan 2004, p. 500, no. 689, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly lighter in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and in keeping with the artist's intentions.
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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."