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Francesco Lo Savio
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Francesco Lo Savio
- Spazio Luce
- cementite and oil on canvas
- 100 by 120cm.
- 39 3/8 by 47 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1959.
Provenance
Mario Visco, Menaggio
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2006
Exhibited
Madrid, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Francesco Lo Savio, 2009-10, p. 86, illustration of a detail in colour, and p. 87, illustrated in colour
Moscow, Multimedia Art Museum, Italian Zero Avantgarde '60s, 2011, p. 260, illustrated in colour
Moscow, Multimedia Art Museum, Italian Zero Avantgarde '60s, 2011, p. 260, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original.
Condition: This work is in good condition. There are very faint and stable networks of hairline cracks throughout the composition. Very close inspection reveals a vertical stretcher bar mark to the centre of the canvas. There is a light wear to the top left corner tip, the bottom corner tips, and to the extreme lower edge in places. There are two short and faint scuff marks to the lower right edge, and a further one to the top right corner. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals that certain cracks along the stretcher bar mark in the top quarter of the composition have been stabilised. Small areas of retouching are visible towards the centre of the left edge, and towards the lower left corner. One further very small spot is visible near the top edge towards the right corner.
"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.
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"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."