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Provenance

Galleria Emilio Mazzoli, Modena Alessandro Grassi, Milan (acquired directly from the above in 1995) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is slightly darker in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some slight undulation to the top left corner and minor wear to the left edge and all four corner tips. Close inspection reveals a hairline crack in the centre of the zero, one small crack towards the top of the zero and a minor loss towards the bottom of the zero. "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

Mario Schifano Zero signed and dated 1961 on the reverse; titled on the stretcher oil on paper laid down on canvas 60 by 40cm.; 23 5/8 by 15 3/4 in. Executed in the 1970s. Provenance Galleria Emilio Mazzoli, Modena Alessandro Grassi, Milan (acquired directly from the above in 1995) Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the background is slightly darker in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. There is some slight undulation to the top left corner and minor wear to the left edge and all four corner tips. Close inspection reveals a hairline crack in the centre of the zero, one small crack towards the top of the zero and a minor loss towards the bottom of the zero. "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."