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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Concetto Spaziale
- signed, titled and dated 1953 on the reverse
- waterpaint and painted Murano glass on canvas
- 61 by 50cm.; 24 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Perugia
Sale: Christie's, London, Contemporary Art, 28 June 1990, Lot 463
Private Collection, Como
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Literature
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Generale, Vol II, Brussels 1974, pp. 31-32, no. 53 P 13, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Generale, Vol I, Milan 1986, p.120, no. 53 P 16, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Ragionato di Sculture, Dipinti, Ambientazioni, Vol I, Milan 2006, p.258, no. 53 P 16, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. Extremely close inspection reveals a tiny and faint rub mark to the centre of the extreme upper edge, and a few isolated unobtrusive spots of wear intermittently along the extreme horizontal edges. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultraviolet light.
"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."
"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."