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Agostino Bonalumi
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Agostino Bonalumi
- Bianco
- signed and dated 65 on the reverse
- vinyl tempera and shaped canvas
- 110 by 100cm.; 43 1/4 by 39 3/8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Thelen, Cologne
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1965
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly warmer, with the white tending more towards ivory in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is some evidence of light wear and a few extremely faint handling marks are visible around the four extreme edges. A small light rub mark is visible above the left side of the relief, and there is a further small horizontal rub mark in the centre of the lower right quadrant. Two small patches of stable craquelure are visible on close exmination to the top left and lower right quadrants. On close inspection, there are two feather cracks to the top of the lower left quadrant and a small crack above this which have been stablised, with the restoration visible under ultraviolet light. A few further small scattered isolated cosmetic retouchings are visible elsewhere when examined under ultraviolet light, including to the top left protruding tip of the relief element.
"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
This work is recorded in the Archivio Bonalumi, Milan under number 65-049 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity