Lucio Fontana’s body of work has come to be regarded as a powerful precedent for numerous 20th-century movements, including environmental art, performance art and Arte Povera. Born in 1899 in Argentina, Fontana moved with his family to Milan, Italy, in 1905. Fontana initially studied sculpture with his father, Luigi, and later at the Accademia de Brera. His first solo exhibition was held at the Galleria Il Milione in Milan in 1930. Fontana would continue to champion abstract art in Italy and abroad for the rest of his career. Fontana went back to Argentina in 1940, and in 1946 issued his Manifesto blanco (White manifesto), which introduced the concept of Spazialismo (Spatialism). The following Fontana returned to Milan and officially introduced the Spatialist movement, coinciding with his publication of Primo manifesto dello spazialismo (First manifesto of spatialism). In 1949, Fontana began producing his first perforated canvases under the series title Concetto spaziale (spatial concept). Usually painted in monochrome, these works feature holes punctured straight through the canvas, opening up a new picture space. As his style developed, he would later slash his canvases, and back the voids with black fabric to further increase their sense of depth. Late in his career Fontana began experimenting with environments, for instance using neon lights in blackened rooms. He was awarded the International Grand Prize for Painting at the 1966 Venice Biennale, just two years before his death in 1968. According to Sotheby’s Mei Moses index, the average compound annual return for Lucio Fontana is 11.7%, with 93.4% of works bought at auction increasing in value.

Lucio Fontana

Fine Jewelry and Watches

Of geometric design with distinctive 'Tagli'

Of geometric design with distinctive 'Tagli' Measures approximately 51mm x 40mmSigned L. FontanaUnique piece, accompanied by certificate 4662/118 Karat goldGross weight approximately 22,98 grams Please contact the department for the export of this property.

View 1 of Lot 93: 'Concetto Spaziale' Brooch 

'concetto spaziale' brooch

Of geometrical design with distinctive holes and graffiti.

Of geometrical design with distinctive holes and graffiti. Measures approximately 36,5 x 28,3mmSigned L. FontanaUnique, posthumous casting authorized by Teresita Rasini FontanaCertificate 4661/1Italian Maker's Mark18 karat goldGross weight approximately 14,21 gr. Please contact the department for the export of this property.

View 1 of Lot 92: 'Concetto Spaziale' Brooch

The cuff bracelet with white lacquered oval with pierced holes positioned atop the wrist.

The cuff bracelet with white lacquered oval with pierced holes positioned atop the wrist. Signed Lucio Fontana 67Edition 3/150; exemplar n. 3/150 belonging to the second edition GEM MONTEBELLO, Milan, realized from June 1969 to April 1978, interrupted at no. 7Inner circumference approximately 175mmStamped GEM MontebelloRhodium plated silverGross weight approximately 125,23 gramsAccompanied by a photo-certificate issued by the Archivio Fotografico Lucio FontanaAccompanied by original GEM Montebello red velvet case Please contact the department for the export of this property.

View 1 of Lot 94: Ellipse with holes 'Spatial Concept' (LF/3)

ellipse with holes 'spatial concept' (lf/3)

Composition IV from, Untitled [Senza Titolo], 1968, by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=Lucio+Fontana&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucio Fontana</a>.<ul><li>Lucio Fontana (Italian, 1899-1968).</li><li>Printed by Stamperia 2RC, Rome and co-published by 2RC Editrice, Rome and Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Rome.</li><li>Etching with embossing and punched holes on CM Fabriano Wove paper.</li><li>Hand signed and numbered.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image. The paper bears the publisher’s blindstamp in the lower left corner and the Fabriano watermark in the upper left corner. Please note: This item is excluded from complimentary shipping. Shipping quote will be calculated at time of purchase.

Composition IV from, Untitled | Senza Titolo

Composition III, from: Untitled [Senza Titolo], by <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=lucio+fontana&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucio Fontana</a>, 1968.<ul><li>Lucio Fontana (Italian, 1899-1968).</li><li>Etching with embossing and punched holes on CM Fabriano wove paper.</li><li>Hand signed and numbered.</li><li>Part of an edition of 80, this being 75.</li><li>Printed by Stamperia 2RC, Rome.</li><li>Published by 2RC Editrice, Rome and Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Rome.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image.&nbsp;It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image. It was printed by Stamperia 2RC, Rome and co-published by 2RC Editrice, Rome and Marlborough Galleria d'Arte, Rome. The paper bears the publisher’s blindstamp in the lower left corner and the Fabriano watermark in the upper left corner.

Composition III from Untitled | Senza Titolo

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