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Alighiero Boetti
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 GBP
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Description
- Alighiero Boetti
- Mappa
- signed, dated and inscribed KABUL 1983 AFGHANISTAN on the overlap
- embroidered tapestry
- 114 by 178cm.
- 44 7/8 by 70in.
- This work is registered in the Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Rome under number 6181 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance
Albert Totah, Italy (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1988
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1988
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall contrast is softer and the reds tend towards a pinker hue in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There has been some slight discoloration to the silk.
"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."