ALBERTO BURRI | Oggetto: Nero

Stable Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1958

This work is in very good condition overall. . A light layer of dust has adhered to the crevices of the work. Under close inspection, there are signs of wear and handling to the extreme corner tips of the artist's frame and there are scattered, very fine unobtrusive cracks. Under extremely close inspection, there are minute losses to the two vertical protruding elements in the upper center of the composition, as well as toward the center of the upper edge and the center of the lower edge. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is a ¾ inch vertical area 1/2 inch from the right side in the lower right quadrant that fluoresces lightly but is not the result of restoration. Framed.
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.
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This work is registered in the archives of the Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini, Collezione Burri, Città di Castello, under number 5184 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.