Lot 161
  • 161

Piero Manzoni

Estimate
23,000 - 28,000 EUR
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Description

  • Piero Manzoni
  • Linea m 4,63
  • iscritto Agnetti
  • inchiostro su carta e tubo di cartone
  • h cm 20x5
  • Eseguito nel 1959

Provenance

Collezione Agnetti, Milano
Collezione L. Palermo, Origgio
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario

Literature

F. Battino, L. Palazzoli, Piero Manzoni. Catalogue raisonné, Milano 1991, pag. 430, n. 917, illustrato
G. Celant, Piero Manzoni, Catalogo generale, Milano 2004, Tomo II, pag. 471, n. 529, illustrato
In Piero Manzoni. Catalogo generale (1975), sono citate 3 linee con le medesime caratteristiche tecniche e la medesima collocazione, ma non essendo riprodotte non si può attribuire con certezza il riferimento bibliografico

Condition

This work appears to be in generally good condition overall. The cardboard tube is sealed. There are few traces of wearing on the tube, visible in the catalogue illustration. The ink on the label is slightly faded.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

 

inscribed Agnetti, ink on paper and cardboard tube. Executed in 1959

" Perchè preoccuparsi di come collocare una linea in uno spazio? Una linea si può solo tracciarla, lunghissima, all'infinito; l'unica dimensione è il tempo."
Piero Manzoni