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Michelangelo Pistoletto
Estimate
220,000 - 300,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Nini Sulla Scala Rossa
- signed, titled, dated 1974 and variously inscribed on the reverse
- silkscreen on polished stainless steel
- 125 by 125cm.; 49 1/4 by 49 1/4in.
Provenance
Studio Marconi, Milan
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1979
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1979
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are failry accurate, although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant and fails to fully convey the reflective nature of the polished stainless steel apparent in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is a small spot of surface abrasion to the centre of the left edge and to the centre of the lower edge. Examination under raking light reveals a small number of hairline surface scratches in places.
"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."
Catalogue Note
“Here, in the same image, Nini and I are together: Nini is in focus, I am out of focus” Michelangelo Pistoletto in conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist at Art|Basel Miami, 2010