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Piero Manzoni
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Piero Manzoni
- Achrome
- foam rubber
- 22.5 by 15cm.; 8 7/8 by 5 7/8 in.
- Executed in 1959.
Provenance
Galerie Kasper, Lausanne
H. Liechti, Grenchen
Galerie Schoeller, Dusseldorf
Helmut Dudé Collection, Amsterdam
Sale: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, The Helmut Dudé Collection, 28 May 2003, Lot 23
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
H. Liechti, Grenchen
Galerie Schoeller, Dusseldorf
Helmut Dudé Collection, Amsterdam
Sale: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, The Helmut Dudé Collection, 28 May 2003, Lot 23
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Esslingen, Galerie der Stadt, Villa Merkel, Zero Italien, Azimut/Azimuth, 1959-60, in Mailand, 1996
Nice, Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, Zero International, 1998
Nice, Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain, Zero International, 1998
Literature
Freddy Battino & Luca Palazzoli, Piero Manzoni Catalogue Raisonné, Milan 1991, p. 336, no. 592 BM, illustrated
Germano Celant, Piero Manzoni: Catalogo Generale, Tomo Primo, Milan 2004, p. 177, cat. no. 438, illustrated in colour
Germano Celant, Piero Manzoni: Catalogo Generale, Tomo Primo, Milan 2004, p. 177, cat. no. 438, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition:
This work is in very good and original condition. There is evidence of light wear to the artist's frame. Visible only when examined upon extremely close inspection in raking light, there are a few lighter irregularities to the foam, which are possibly inherent to the artist's choice of medium.
"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
“Give a face to matter, give a face to the identity of thought.”
Piero Manzoni quoted in: Elio Grazioli, “Piero Manzoni: The Artist and the Being”, Germano Celant (ed.), Piero Manzoni, Milan 2007, p. 95