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Piero Manzoni
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Piero Manzoni
- Achrome
- cotton-wool squares laid on masonite
- 40 by 30.5cm.; 15 3/4 by 12in.
- Executed circa 1960.
Provenance
Galerie Thomas, Munich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970
Exhibited
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, no. 232
Naples, Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina, Piero Manzoni, 2007, p. 206, no. 176, illustrated in colour
Literature
Germano Celant, Piero Manzoni Catalogo Generale, Vol. II, Milan 2004, p. 505, no. 730, illustrated
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalouge illustration are fairly accurate, although the background tends more towards a deep ruby red in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is minor wear along the top and bottom edges of the inner frame. There is a tiny chip to the centre of the top extreme edge of the inner frame. There are two further tiny chips towards the centre of the right extreme edge of the inner frame. There is very light discolouration to the outer edges of the cotton wool.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"The difficulty lies in freeing oneself from extraneous details and useless gestures that are polluting the customary art of our day and sometimes actually acquire such prominence that they become banners of artistic trends... The customary conception of painting must be abandoned." (Piero Manzoni, Art is Not a True Creation, Milan 1957, pp. 76-77)