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Agostino Bonalumi
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Agostino Bonalumi
- Blu
- signed and dated MI-71 on the reverse
- tempera on shaped canvas
- 70 by 70cm.; 27 1/2 by 27 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Bergamo
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is softer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is very minor wear to the lower left corner tip with a few spots of associated loss and minor cracking to the turnover edge. There is a tiny scuff to the top left outer corner and a few spots of loss to the centre of the right turnover edge. Upon close inspection, there are several lines of craquelure to the left of the shaped part of the canvas on the top edge. There are several further isolated areas of craquelure; one to the centre left of the composition, one in the lower centre, in two places towards the centre of the left edge, and also below the centre of the top edge. There are a few other single hairline cracks in a few isolated places elsewhere. There is a very faint rub mark to the centre of the composition and a longer diagonal thin rub mark to the right of this. There are two faint drip marks; one above the centre of the lower edge and another towards the lower right hand corner. Upon very close inspection, there are a few minute specks of media accretion scattered in the top right hand quadrant. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet 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
This work is recorded in the Archivio Bonalumi, Milan under number 71-007 and is accompanied by a certificateof authenticity