Lot 196
  • 196

Enrico Castellani

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Enrico Castellani
  • Superficie Blu
  • signed, titled and dated '93 on the overlap
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 19 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. 50 by 50 cm.

Provenance

Poleschi Art, Milan
Private Collection
Christie's, Milan, May 25, 2010, lot 220
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale

Literature

Renata Wirz and Federico Sardella, Eds., Enrico Castellani, Catalogo Ragionato, Vol. II, Milan 2012, p. 518, no. 740, illustrated

Condition

This work is in very good condition overall. The color is bright, fresh and clean. There is evidence of extremely light wear and handling along the edges. Under very close inspection there is some faint burnishing visible on some of the protruding elements. Under raking light there are some extremely faint pale drip accretions visible at the top and bottom of the left side. Under Ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Framed in a Plexiglas box.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.