Lot 3
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Giacomo Balla

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description

  • Giacomo Balla
  • Paesaggio-Espansione di primavera
  • firmato FUTUR BALLA
  • pastelli e tempera su carta
  • cm 46x52
  • Eseguito nel 1918 circa

Provenance

Casa Balla, Roma
Galleria dello Scudo, Verona
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario nel 2002

Exhibited

Milano, Palazzo della Permanente, In labirinto, 1981, pag. 30 
Parigi, FIAC, Futur-Balla: la vita e le opere, 1990, n. 31, illustrato
Milano, Palazzo Reale, Futurismo 1909-2009, Velocità+Arte+Azione, 2009, pag. 159, n. 161, illustrato

Literature

M. Druidi Gambillo, T. Fiori, Archivi del Futurismo, Roma 1962, pag. 168, n. 281a
M. Fagiolo dell'Arco, Futur-Balla. La vita e le opere, Milano 1992, pag. 134, n. 31, illustrato a colori

Condition

This work appears to be in very good condition. The paper is slightly waved.
"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."

Catalogue Note

"Nel 500 mi chiamavo Leonardo o...Tiziano. Dopo quattro secoli di decadenza artistica, son riapparso nel 900 per gridare ai miei plagiatori che è ora di finirla con il passato"
Giacomo Balla