LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Size Notes:

60,6 x 81,2 cm; 23.875 x 32 in.

Markings:

signed Magnelli and dated 44 (lower right); signed MAGNELLI, titled "A TRAVERS LES ESPACES", situated PARIS and dated 1944 (on the reverse)

Condition:

It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. The canvas is not lined. There is a paint loss (approx. 1 cm wide) located in the orange shape in the lower right quadrant, with associated retouching visible under UV light. Examination under UV light reveals no evidence of further retouching. There are a few small dark dots most noticeably on the lower left quadrant. There are a few scattered tiny paint losses and some minor lines of craquelure in areas. There are light stretcher bar marks running horizontaly across the centre of the composition There is some frame rubbing along the extreme edges. This work is in overall 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."

Exhibited:

Liège, Salle de l'Emulation, ; Magnelli, 1951, no. 4;
Genoa, Galleria La Polena, ; Magnelli, 1966, illustrated in the catalogue;
Rome, ; Quadriennale Nazionale d'Arte di Roma (probably);

Literature:

Art d'Aujourd'hui, Paris, February-March 1952, series III, no. 3-4, illustrated p. 64;
Anne Maisonnier, ; Alberto Magnelli, L'Œuvre peint, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1975, no. 540, illustrated p. 126

Provenance:

Galleria La Polena, Genoa (1966); <br>Eduardo Manzoni, Genoa (probably); <br>Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, June 23, 2001, lot 319; <br>Acquired at the above sale by the present owner