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ALBERTO MAGNELLI | Contrastes No. 3
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Magnelli
- Contrastes No. 3
- signed Magnelli and dated 55 (lower left); signed MAGNELLI, titled "CONTRASTES "N°3", situated Grasse and dated 1955 (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 97 x 130,5 cm; 38 1/8 x 51 3/8 in.
- Painted in Grasse in 1955.
Provenance
Galerie Bargera, Cologne
Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Frankfurt
David Nahmad, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Frankfurter Westend Galerie, Frankfurt
David Nahmad, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst, Moderne Italiensk Maleri, 1958, no. 99b
Rome, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, Pittura Italiana Contemporanea, 1958 (probably)
Oslo, Holst Halvorsens Kunsthandel, Magnelli, Malerier, Collages, 1966, no. 6
Marseilles, Musée Cantini (& then travelling exhibition in Rennes, Nantes, Grenoble, Lille and Dijon), Alberto Magnelli, œuvres de 1914 à 1968, 1970-72, illustrated in the catalogue p. 28
Rome, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, Pittura Italiana Contemporanea, 1958 (probably)
Oslo, Holst Halvorsens Kunsthandel, Magnelli, Malerier, Collages, 1966, no. 6
Marseilles, Musée Cantini (& then travelling exhibition in Rennes, Nantes, Grenoble, Lille and Dijon), Alberto Magnelli, œuvres de 1914 à 1968, 1970-72, illustrated in the catalogue p. 28
Literature
Anne Maisonnier, Alberto Magnelli, L'Œuvre peint, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1975, no. 740, illustrated p. 156
Condition
It has not been possible to see the work out of its frame and glass. The canvas appears not to be lined. Examination under UV light appears to reveal no evidence of retouching. There is a vertical surface scratch towards the center of the composition (approx. 20 cm long) associated with tiny flecks of paint losses. There are a few further tiny pigments losses in places and some minor frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is in overall very good condition.
"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."