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Giacomo Balla
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giacomo Balla
- Forze spaziali (Spatial forces)
- signed Futur Balla (lower centre); signed Balla and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 77 by 77cm., 30 1/4 by 30 1/4 in.
- Eseguito nel 1925
Provenance
Private Collection, Rome
Sale: Farsetti Arte, Prato, 28th November 1998, lot 550
Galleria Flora Bigai, Padova
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998
Sale: Farsetti Arte, Prato, 28th November 1998, lot 550
Galleria Flora Bigai, Padova
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998
Exhibited
Turin, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Giacomo Balla, 1963, no. 193
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Galleria Farsetti, Omaggio ai Futuristi, 1975, no. XV
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Galleria Farsetti, Omaggio ai Futuristi, 1975, no. XV
Literature
Giovanni Lista, Balla, Modena, 1982, no. 788, illustrated p. 364
Condition
The canvas is not lined. UV examination reveals fine lines of retouching to the black elements. There are some very thin lines of stable craquelure to the white pigment. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."