Lucio Fontana

Collection Fänn and Willy Schniewind, Neviges
Thence by descent to the present owner

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly softer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are two short horizontal cracks to the upper centre of the left hand slit and a few further tiny nicks to the edges of both slits. Upon close inspection there are a few extremely fine hairline surface cracks and a tiny spot of lifting to the top right of the left slit. Some superficial light fibres of surface dust are adhering in places to the plate surface and in raking light there are a few extremely fine and unobtrusive surface scratches. There are a number of surface irregularities to the upper section of the work, including a few scattered places to the top right where there has been some infilling to spots of previous cracking and flaking. This infilling fluoresces slightly 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."

This work is registered in the Archivo Lucio Fontana, Milan under number 206/8