Claudio Parmiggiani

Acquisito dall'attuale proprietario direttamente dall'artista nel 1997 circa

This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There is a shallow crack to the right of the right eye. There are few minor chips towards the right ear. There are scratches and a loss by the internal border of the forehead.
"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."

L'opera immateriale. L'opera allo stato puro, l'opera mentale e immateriale si colloca a metà strada tra l'occhio e l'immagine creata. Sospesa in questa terra di nessuno, è lì che si materializza l'essenza intima del lavoro, che avviene quella che si potrebbe chiamare divina metamorfosi. 

The immaterial work The work of art in pure dimension, the mental and immaterial work is positioned half way through the eye and the image created. Suspended in this no one land, the intimate essence of the work materializes itself, through something that could be defined a divine metamorphosis.

Claudio Parmiggiani, Pinxit et celavit, Calenzano 2005, p. 23