Enrico Castellani

Vismara Arte Contemporanea, Milano, n. 159
Gallerie Notizie, Torino
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario

This work is in generally good overall condition. There are few minor and unobtrusive abrasions on the top of the shapes along margins. There is a small retouch towards the upper left corner. Colour is more saturated compared with the catalogue illustration.
"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."

"Il solo criterio compositivo nelle nostre opere sarà quello non implicante una scelta di elementi eterogenei e finiti che...determinano l'elaborato al punto da togliergli irrimediabilmente la possibilità di qualsiasi ulteriore sviluppo (...); ma il solo che, attraverso il possesso di un'entità elementare, linea, ritmo indefinitivamente ripetibile, superficie monocroma, sia necessario per dare alle opere stesse concretezza di infinito, e possa subire la coniugazione del tempo, sola dimensione concepibile, metro e giustificazione della nostra esigenza spirituale."
E. Castellani, in Enrico Castellani 1958-1970, Milano 2001, pag. 109