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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Concetto spaziale
- each incised with the artist's signature on the backside; each stamped with the number 391/500 on the underside
- polished bronze, in 2 parts
- Each: 10 1/4 by 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 26 by 21.6 by 21.6 cm.
- Executed in 1967, this work is number 391 from an edition of 500.
Provenance
Leonard Hutton Galleries, New York
The Francey and Dr. Martin L. Gecht Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above in 2001)
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2005, lot 253
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
The Francey and Dr. Martin L. Gecht Collection, Chicago (acquired from the above in 2001)
Christie's, New York, May 12, 2005, lot 253
Acquired by the present owner from the above sale
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are a few very fine scattered surface abrasions on each. There are minor spots of pitting on each egg which a re inherent to the casting process. Minor oxidation is visible in the deeper spots of pitting. This work has been recently benefited from a light polishing by Wilson Conservation LLC.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.