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Lucio Fontana
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 EUR
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Crocifisso
- bronzo e pasta di vetro viola
- cm 50x34
- Eseguito nel 1953 Fusione autorizzata da 53 SC 2
Provenance
Opera commissionata dalla famiglia dell'attuale proprietario direttamente all'artista nel 1952
Literature
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana. Catalogo ragionato di sculture, dipinti, ambientazioni, Milano 2006, Vol. I, p. 300, n. 54 SC 2, illustrato (esemplare in gesso)
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The irregularities of the layer are consistent with the artist's working method.
"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
Opera destinata a corredo della tomba Bertolini, progettata dall'Architetto Zavanella, nel Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
Milano 23-7-52
Dott. Ing. Piero Bertolini
P. Grandi 7
Milano
Ho ricevuto l'assegno di £ 100.000 e la ringrazio, oggi ho già iniziato la modellazione del Cristo, e siccome il tema dell'Arch. Zavarella è bellissimo spero farmi onore -
La saluto cordialmente
Lucio Fontana