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Alberto Burri
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Burri
- Bianco Plastica BL 3
- signed, titled and dated 66 on the reverse
- plastic, acrylic, and vinavyl on cellotex
- 50 by 75cm.
- 19 3/4 by 29 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galleria Falchi, Milan
Galleria Blu, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1994
Galleria Blu, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1994
Literature
Franco Simongini, "Alberto Burri," A Notizie d'Arte, no. 3, March, Milan 1970, p. 13, illustrated
Maurizio Calvesi, Alberto Burri, Milan 1971, p. 161, illustrated
Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini, Burri: Contributi al Catalogo Sistematico, Città di Castello 1990, p. 200, no. 848, illustrated in colour (catalogued as from 1964)
Maurizio Calvesi, Alberto Burri, Milan 1971, p. 161, illustrated
Fondazione Palazzo Albizzini, Burri: Contributi al Catalogo Sistematico, Città di Castello 1990, p. 200, no. 848, illustrated in colour (catalogued as from 1964)
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to convey the relief of the burned plastic.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are a few light handling marks to the top edge, and a small number of very short rub marks near the edges. Close inspection reveals a few extremely short and fine abrasions to the top right corner. There is a small loss to the plastic towards the top centre of the composition, and a tiny indentation to the plastic near the top left. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet 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."