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Max Bill
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Max Bill
- Vier Zonen im Weiss
- signed, titled and dated 1967 on the stretcher; signed and dated 1967 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- diagonal: 171,5 x 171,5 cm; 67½x 67½in.
- side: 121,5 x 121,5 cm; 47 13/16 x 47 13/16 in.
- Executed in 1967.
Provenance
Galleria la Bertesca, Genoa
Galleria la Polena, Genoa
Private Collection, Milan
Galleria la Polena, Genoa
Private Collection, Milan
Exhibited
Venice, Galleria del Cavallino
Hannover, Kestner Gesellschaft, Max Bill, 14 June - 14 July 1968; catalogue, no. 93
Düsseldorf, Kunstverein, Malerei und Plastik 1928-1968, 20 July - 8 September 1968; catalogue, no. 93
Turin, Galleria Martano, Max Bill, 1969
Milan, Galleria Seno, Max Bill, 2008
London, Massimo de Carlo, Squares and sculptures 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s. Max Bill, 16 April - 19 July 2014
Hannover, Kestner Gesellschaft, Max Bill, 14 June - 14 July 1968; catalogue, no. 93
Düsseldorf, Kunstverein, Malerei und Plastik 1928-1968, 20 July - 8 September 1968; catalogue, no. 93
Turin, Galleria Martano, Max Bill, 1969
Milan, Galleria Seno, Max Bill, 2008
London, Massimo de Carlo, Squares and sculptures 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s. Max Bill, 16 April - 19 July 2014
Condition
The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
The work is executed on its original canvas and is not relined.
There are very few minor stabilized hairline cracks, visible only under very close inspection, two of which have resulted in a tiny paint loss. The corners present some faint wears, and the white paint is slightly dirty.
Under Ultra Violet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration.
This work is in very good condition.
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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
"I am of the opinion that it is possible to develop an art largely on the basis of mathematical thinking."