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Umberto Boccioni
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Description
- Umberto Boccioni
- PAESAGGIO (LANDSCAPE)
- signed Boccioni (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 27.5 by 39.5cm., 10 7/8 by 15 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galleria dell'Annunziata, Milan
Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1960
Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1960
Condition
The canvas is lined. There are areas of fluorescence, probably due to an uneven varnish, to the lower right quadrant, to the centre of the upper right quadrant, to the left of the tree trunk and a 7cm. line running from the centre of the left edge. There is a 3cm. line of retouching to the centre of the right edge, some nailhead-sized spots of retouching in the bush, and a pinhead-sized spot of retouching to the foliage of the tree. All retouching is visible under UV light. This work is in fair condition.
Colours: The greens are slightly deeper in the original.
"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."