Alighiero Boetti

This work is in generally good overall condition. There are three pin-pointed stains visible in the catalogue illustration towards the upper left corner of the central square.
"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."

"Ci sono cinque sensi e il sesto è il pensiero ovvero la cosa più straordinaria che l'uomo possiede, e che non ha niente a che vedere con la natura. Per cui se io devo dire quali sono state le grandi emozioni della mia vita, confesso che non sono state di ordine naturale. Una farfalla, un tramonto possono essere cose bellissime, però le grandi emozioni, secondo me, si provano ascoltando Mozart, leggendo una poesia, perchè c'è un pensiero fatto di mille coincidenze, sincronismi, ricordi quasi biologici, forse di tempi antichissimi in cui eravamo un'altra cosa e forse non eravamo neanche sulla terra. Insomma, di quando eravamo forse più vicini agli dei."

"There are five senses and the sixth is thought which is the most extraordinary thing that man possesses and which has nothing to do with nature. Therefore, if I have to say what were the great emotions of my life, I confess that they did not come from nature. A butterfly or a sunset can be wonderful things, however, great emotions in my opinion, can be felt by listening to Mozart, or reading poetry, as there is a thought which is the result of thousands of coincidences, synchronisms, almost biological memories, maybe of very old times when we all were something else and perhaps we weren't even on this Earth. In other words, times when perhaps we were closer to the gods."

Alighiero Boetti