- 109
Enrico Castellani
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Enrico Castellani
- Superficie Bianca
- signed, titled and dated 1980 on the overlap
acrylic on shaped canvas
- 100 by 100cm.; 39 3/8 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie von Braunbehrens, Munich
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1987
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is more vibrant with cleaner and whiter whites.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is very light and unobtrusive wear to the extreme corner tips and a small 2mm rub mark towards the lower left corner at the very tip of the raised canvas. There is a further tiny surface imperfection to the left of the centre on the lower edge. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light.
"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."
Catalogue Note
"...Castellani focuses his attention on shadow in order to highlight the fact that, according to the logic of artistic language, one element is as valid as another, and the optimal approach aims at presenting both and arranging them according to every logically conceivable combination."
(Germano Celant, 'Behind the Picture: Enrico Castellani' in: Exhibition Catalogue, Milan, Fondazione Prada, Enrico Castellani, 2001, p. 12)