Lot 19
- 19
Lucio Fontana
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucio Fontana
- Concetto Spaziale
- signed; signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 81 by 65.3cm.
- 31 7/8 by 25 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1966-67.
Provenance
Galerie Mathias Fels & Co, Paris
Galerie Leger, Malmö
Private Collection (acquired directly from the above circa 1970)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Galerie Leger, Malmö
Private Collection (acquired directly from the above circa 1970)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Enrico Crispolti, Lucio Fontana Catalogo Ragionato, Milan 2006, Vol. II, p. 700, no. 66-67 B 26, illustrated with incorrect dimension
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the illustration fails to convey the shimmering quality of the paint.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals two very faint rubmarks towards the bottom right corner. No restoration is apparent under ultra-violet light.
"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."