Galleria Tega, Milan
Private Collection, New York

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone is slightly warmer in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is very light wear to all four corner tips and along all four extreme edges, hidden beneath the mount. It is hinged to the backing board in the top two corners. There are minute spots of foxing scattered throughout the sheet. There is very light skinning in the top left hand corner and a further patch of skinning towards the centre left edge, visible only upon close inspection. There is slight discolouration towards the top left hand corner. There are a few extremely faint handling marks in the top and bottom right hand corners. There are two very faint rub marks towards the lower centre of the sheet, in between two of the holes and one to the lower right edge.
"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."

This work is registered in the Fondazione Lucio Fontana, Milan under the number 2341/2