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Provenance

Galleria Marilena Bonomo, Bari Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer, with stronger contrast. The blue to the background tends more towards deep sky blue in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the pencil details on the aeroplanes.<br> <br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. There are scattered minute pale spots of foxing throughout the composition. Upon close inspection, three pinprick-sized media specks are visible to the upper part of the lower left quadrant, and two further specks to the right of the bottom centre aeroplane. There is a very pale line of discolouration (approx 5 cm) to the right side of the lower extreme edge, another (approx 4 cm) to the left corner of the upper extreme edge, and two extremely faint small spots to the right side of the upper extreme edge and to the left side of the upper extreme edge. Some evidence of extremely light wear is visible on close examination to places on the right and left extreme overturn edges. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Rome under number 81C9 and is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity

Catalog summary

Alighiero Boetti Aerei signed and dated 1981 on the reverse pencil and watercolour on photographic paper laid down on canvas 48.9 by 70.2cm.;19 1/4 by 27 5/8 in. Provenance Galleria Marilena Bonomo, Bari Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Condition Colour: <br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly richer, with stronger contrast. The blue to the background tends more towards deep sky blue in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the pencil details on the aeroplanes.<br> <br>Condition: <br>This work is in very good condition. There are scattered minute pale spots of foxing throughout the composition. Upon close inspection, three pinprick-sized media specks are visible to the upper part of the lower left quadrant, and two further specks to the right of the bottom centre aeroplane. There is a very pale line of discolouration (approx 5 cm) to the right side of the lower extreme edge, another (approx 4 cm) to the left corner of the upper extreme edge, and two extremely faint small spots to the right side of the upper extreme edge and to the left side of the upper extreme edge. Some evidence of extremely light wear is visible on close examination to places on the right and left extreme overturn edges. "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." Catalogue Note This work is registered in the Archivio Alighiero Boetti, Rome under number 81C9 and is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity