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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Concetto Spaziale
- signed, titled and dated 57 on the reverse
- pastel on canvas
- 70 by 100cm.; 39 3/8 by 27 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Perugia
Galleria La Polena, Genoa
Studio La Città, Verona
H. von Gösseln, Colonia
Galleria La Polena, Genoa
Studio La Città, Verona
H. von Gösseln, Colonia
Exhibited
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogue Raisonné, Vol. II, Brussels 1974, p. 56, no. 57 G 15, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogue Generale, Vol. I, Milan 1986, p. 195, no. 57 G 15, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Ragionato di Sculture, Dipinti, Ambientazioni, Vol. I, Milan 2006, p. 350, no. 57 G 15, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogue Generale, Vol. I, Milan 1986, p. 195, no. 57 G 15, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Ragionato di Sculture, Dipinti, Ambientazioni, Vol. I, Milan 2006, p. 350, no. 57 G 15, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall impression is that of a slightly richer deeper tone in the original.
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There is a small area of repair visible in the upper right as viewed from the reverse. There are several small areas which when viewed in a raking light that appear to have burnished. There are several areas of craquelure some of which have resulted in minor paint loss. The most noticeable areas are in the upper right quadrant, some lines which run vertically in from the centre of the lower horizontal framing edge, and some cracking in the lower right which corresponds to the right vertical stretcher bar. Inspection under ultra-violet light reveals scattered retouchings, predominately on each of the four framing edges. There is also a small area of retouching corresponding to the area of repair on the reverse of the canvas mentioned above.
"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."