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Lot 204
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Lucio Fontana

Estimate
5,500 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lucio Fontana
  • Untitled (Nudo Femminile)
  • signed
  • ink on paper
  • 50 by 69.7cm.; 19 7/8 by 27 1/2 in.
  • Executed circa 1964-65.

Provenance

Galleria La Scaletta, Milan
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2004

Condition

Colour: The catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is loose beneath the frame. There are a few tiny specks of foxing in a few places and a small spot of discolouration in the lower left corner. There is a short tear in the lower half on the left extreme edge and a few nicks to the extreme edges elsewhere.
"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."