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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- I Cavalli Che Seguono la Vittoria (Bozzetto)
- plaster with bronze patina
- 52 by 60 by 25cm.; 20 1/2 by 23 5/8 by 9 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1936.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in the 1950s
Exhibited
Milan, Museo della Permanente, Lucio Fontana e Milano, 1996, pp. 54 and 152, no. 8, illustrated in colour
Milan, Triennale di Milano, Centenario di Lucio Fontana, 1999, p. 170, illustrated in colour
Milan, Triennale di Milano, Centenario di Lucio Fontana, 1999, p. 170, illustrated in colour
Literature
Paolo Campiglio, Lucio Fontana: La Scultura Architettonica Negli Anni Trenta, Nuoro 1995, pp. 83-84, no. 46, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Leeds, Henry Moore Institute; Rovereto, MAR, Scultura Lingua Morta: Scultura Nell'Italia Fascista, 2003, p. 98, fig. 5, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Ragionato di Sculture, Dipinti, Ambientazioni, Vol. II, Milan 2006, p. 935, no. 36 A 5, illustrated
Exhibition Catalogue, Leeds, Henry Moore Institute; Rovereto, MAR, Scultura Lingua Morta: Scultura Nell'Italia Fascista, 2003, p. 98, fig. 5, illustrated
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana: Catalogo Ragionato di Sculture, Dipinti, Ambientazioni, Vol. II, Milan 2006, p. 935, no. 36 A 5, illustrated
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals some light burnishing to some of the protruding elements. Visible only in raking light, there are a few isolated and extremely thin surface scratches in places. Some very light and superficial dust has settled in the recesses.
"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."