Details

Provenance

Galleria Michelangelo, Bergamo Galerie Der Spiegel, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Exhibited

London, Hayward Gallery, Arte Italiana 1960-1962 , 1983

Literature

Sam Hunter, Rotella - Décollages 1954-1964 , Milan 1986, p. 79, illustrated in colour Arte , n. 123, October 1982, p. 67, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer and deeper in the original, with the paper tone tending more towards pale biscuit beige. The catalogue illustration does not fully capture the texture of the décollage medium apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some slight time-staining to the décollage throughout and the blue paper to the horse's flank is slightly discoloured. There are scattered pale spots of discolouration (the majority inherent to the artist's use of found media) and a few fox marks throughout, notably to the blank paper at the centre of the lower horizontal section and to the upper right quadrant. There is some slight undulation around the horse's head and figure's right arm where the décollage is lifting slightly from the canvas beneath. The rips, tears, creases and paper skinning are inherent to the artist's working process. "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."

Catalog summary

Mimmo Rotella Carabiniere signed and dated 63; signed twice, titled and dated 2-6-1972 on the reverse décollage on canvas 100 by 73cm.; 39 3/8 by 28 3/4 in. Provenance Galleria Michelangelo, Bergamo Galerie Der Spiegel, Cologne Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited London, Hayward Gallery, Arte Italiana 1960-1962 , 1983 Literature Sam Hunter, Rotella - Décollages 1954-1964 , Milan 1986, p. 79, illustrated in colour Arte , n. 123, October 1982, p. 67, illustrated in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer and deeper in the original, with the paper tone tending more towards pale biscuit beige. The catalogue illustration does not fully capture the texture of the décollage medium apparent in the original. <br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some slight time-staining to the décollage throughout and the blue paper to the horse's flank is slightly discoloured. There are scattered pale spots of discolouration (the majority inherent to the artist's use of found media) and a few fox marks throughout, notably to the blank paper at the centre of the lower horizontal section and to the upper right quadrant. There is some slight undulation around the horse's head and figure's right arm where the décollage is lifting slightly from the canvas beneath. The rips, tears, creases and paper skinning are inherent to the artist's working process. "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."