Alighiero Boetti

Galerie Guy Bärtschi, Geneva
Private Collection
Sale: Christie's, London, Post-War and Contemporary Art, 6 April 2006, Lot 408
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few scattered slightly lose threads. There is very minor surface dirt to the yellow background of the blue letter 'A' and also to the top of the pale green letter 'S'. There is very light fading to the embroidery throughout and some light patches of discoloration to the raw canvas around the outer edges of the work, most notably to the lower right corner.
"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."

This work is registered in the Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Rome under number 5099