Hans Hartung

Asta Finarte, Milano, 1972
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario

Bari, Pinacoteca Provinciale; Milano, Palazzo Reale, Aspetti dell'informale, 1971, pag. 65, illustrato
Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti, Hartung, 1988, pag. 110, n. 63, illustrato a colori
Milano, Galleria Arte 92, Segno gesto materia - Protagonisti dell'informale europeo, 1990, pag. 34-35, illustrato a colori

This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. The color of the background is colder, it's light blue and not yellow like in the catalogue illustration. The work has been relined before 1972. Two small retouchings appear to be visible under ultra violet light, one lower left and one in the black central area.
"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."

"L'arte astratta mi pare un movimento specialmente sano nella storia dell'arte. Con lui, dopo un lungo allentamento, troviamo una tendenza purificatrice, cominciata con Cezanne e proseguita dal cubismo analitico. La macchia ridiventa una macchia, il tratto un tratto, la superfice una superfice. Le opere vivono per loro stesse, attraverso loro stesse, liberate dalla sottomissione alla figurazione. Cosa che permette di riunire i poli maggiori dell'uomo: l'universo e l'uomo nell'universo."
Hans Hartung, 1976