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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Arlecchino
- signed with the artist's initals
- painted ceramic
- 6 1/4 by 4 1/4 by 3 1/4 in. 15.9 by 10.8 by 8.3 cm.
- Executed in 1950-55, this work is registered in the Fondazione Fontana, Milan, under number 3814/7 and is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity.
Provenance
Private Collection, Milan
DePrimi Fine Art, Lugano
Acquired by the present owner from the above
DePrimi Fine Art, Lugano
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This work is in good and sound condition overall. Very close inspection reveals extremely faint and unobtrusive craquelure in the recessed areas at the base of the neck. Further inspection reveals small scattered surface chips on some of the protruding elements. Very close inspection also reveals a faint crack on the neck where the work has been restored.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.