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Giorgio Morandi
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 GBP
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Description
- Natura Morta (Still life)
- signed Morandi (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 25.7 by 30.5cm., 10 1/8 by 12in.
Provenance
Galeria del Milione, Milan (acquired in October 1959)
Private Collection, Winterthur (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Winterthur (acquired from the above)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Luzern, Kunstmuseum Luzern, Italienische Maler der Gegenwart, 1960, no. 14
Recklinghausen, Städtisches Museum, Variationen über ein Thema, 1966, no. 170
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum Winterthur, Giorgio Morandi, Gemälde, Aquarelle, Zeichnungen, Druckgraphik, 2000, no. 46, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Vevey, Musée Jenisch, Giorgio Morandi - Alexandre Hollan - A l'écoute du visible, 2001
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Giorgio Morandi, 2001-2002
Recklinghausen, Städtisches Museum, Variationen über ein Thema, 1966, no. 170
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum Winterthur, Giorgio Morandi, Gemälde, Aquarelle, Zeichnungen, Druckgraphik, 2000, no. 46, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Vevey, Musée Jenisch, Giorgio Morandi - Alexandre Hollan - A l'écoute du visible, 2001
Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Giorgio Morandi, 2001-2002
Literature
Giorgio Morandi, Pittore, Milan, 1965, no. 248, illustrated n.p (as dating from 1960)
Lamberto Vitali, Morandi. Dipinti, Catalogo generale 1948-1964, Milan, 1977, vol. II, no. 1158, illustrated n.p.
Lamberto Vitali, Morandi. Dipinti, Catalogo generale 1948-1964, Milan, 1977, vol. II, no. 1158, illustrated n.p.
Condition
The canvas is not lined and there do not appear to be any signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from some tiny fly spots towards the centre of the left edge this work is in very good original condition.
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"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."