Dadamaino

This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There are superficial traces of dirt and a light craquelure scattered on the surface. There are light traces of the stretcher, partially visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a dot of organic dirt on the area between the two holes. There are three minor and unobtrusive dots of dirt along the upper part of the left margin. No traces of retouching appear to be visible under UV light. The tonality of the white pigment is warmer compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."

"Nel suo studio di via dei Bossi (...) Dada Maino ha di fronte a sé una tela bianca. Ma non pensa di iniziare un nuovo quadro. E' stanca della retorica del dipingere, del repertorio ormai logoro dell'informale (...). Pensa a un'espressione diversa: sobria, controllata, insieme lucida e sfuggente. Nascono allora i Volumi. Con un gesto meditato ma anche deciso, Dada taglia la superficie della tela. Non si tratta di una piccola incisione, ma pratica un foro vasto, un'ellissi dilagante (...). il luogo della pittura, ora , è un luogo di silenzio".

(Elena Pontiggia, Dadamaino, nella collana " Artisti lombardi", Milano 1990)