LOT DETAILS
Materials:
oil, gouache and pencil on canvas
Size Notes:
tempera
Markings:
firmato, iscritto Venezia e datato maggio 67; firmato, intitolato e datato 67 sul retro
olio
Condition:
There are scattered traces of dirt on the surface. There are cracquelures in particular on the white areas of pigment towards the centre of the composition and towards the right hand side of the lower edge. There are three small humidity marks along the upper edge to the right of the number '4'. The canvas is slightly waved. No traces of retouching appear to be visible under UV 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."
Exhibited:
Collezione Vittorio Carrain, Venezia;
Ristorante All'Angelo, Venezia;
Collezione privata ;
Ivi acquistato dall'attuale proprietario
Literature:
Torino, Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna, ; Gastone Novelli, 1972, p. 60
Provenance:
L’opera è stata chiesta in prestito per l’esposizione 'Sulle ali dell’Angelo. Il ristorante All’Angelo tra Fronte nuovo delle Arti e Peggy Guggenheim', a cura di Giandomenico Romanelli e Pascaline Vatin, Venezia, Fondazione Querini Stampalia, 7 dicembre 2019 - 1 marzo 2020; <br>; <br>; <em>The work has been requested as a loan for the exhibition 'Sulle ali dell’Angelo. Il ristorante All’Angelo tra Fronte nuovo delle Arti e Peggy Guggenheim', curated by Giandomenico Romanelli and Pascaline Vatin, Venice, Fondazione Querini Stampalia, 7 December 2019 - 1 March 2020</em>