ALIGHIERO BOETTI | Elenchi telefonici N.Y.

Galleria Seno, Milano
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 2005

Jean-Christophe Ammann, Alighiero Boetti. Catalogo generale, vol. II, Milano 2012, p. 354, n. 1136, illustrato a colori

This work is in good overall condition. The paper is slightly yellowish and undulated. There are three minor tears towards the center and the right-hand side of the lower margin, and towards the upper side of the left margin.
"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."

"Non usava il termine frottage, ma quello più dolce e sensibile di 'massaggio'. Una spugna frotte dunque sfrega, una mano massaggia, mi disse. (...) Alighiero 'massaggiava' gli oggetti del quotidiano. Come fanno i ciechi con le mani per vedere e scoprire un oggetto, dunque il mondo. Tutto ciò che gli capitava fra le mani, nello studio o a casa..."
Agata Boetti, Il gioco dell'arte con mio padre, Alighiero, Milano 2016, p. 131

Opera registrata presso l'Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Roma, con il n. 4952
L'opera è accompagnata da certificato di autenticità rilasciato dall'Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Roma