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Mimmo Rotella
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mimmo Rotella
- Tutto Fare
- signed; titled and dated '62 on the reverse
- décollage on canvas
- 97.2 by 132.3cm.; 38 1/4 by 52 1/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Galerie Reckermann, Cologne
Private Collection, Germany
Galerie Reckermann, Cologne
Private Collection, Germany
Literature
Tommaso Trini, Rotella, Milan 1974, n.p., illustrated
Condition
Colours: The colours in the cataouge illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the richly textured surface and décollage effect apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is wear to all four corners and the edges of the décollage are slightly lifting along the left extreme edge towards the lower corner. The nicks, tears, rub marks and lifting throughout the composition are all inherent to the artist's choice of medium and working process. The canvas is exposed to the centre-left of the top of the composition, visible not only in the catalogue illustration, but also in the artist's Catalogue Raisonné.
"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."