Luigi Ontani
Angelecce , 1970 (Executed)
Lot #136 |
2011-04-12 |
Sotheby's, Milan
COLLEZIONE CLAUDIA GIAN FERRARI
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
EUR 12,000 - 18,000 (currency of sale)
USD 16,716 - 25,074 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: MI0318
Auction name: COLLEZIONE CLAUDIA GIAN FERRARI
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: Milan
Start date: 2011-04-12
Currency: EUR
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: cm 45x185x14
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
45.0
Width In Centimeters:
185.0
Depth In Centimeters:
14.0
Height In Inches:
17.717
Width In Inches:
72.834
Depth In Inches:
5.512
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Year notes: Executed in the 1970s.
Exhibited
Bologna, Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna, Luigi Ontani. San Petronio il Demonio , 1982 Radda in Chianti, Castello di Volpaia, BacCasca , 1993
Literature
AA. VV., Luigi Ontani. Ghenthara , Ghent 2003, pag. 129, illustrato a colori Condition This work appears to be in generally good condition overall. "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 "Luigi Ontani, artista assoluto che, dai travestimenti e dalle metamorfosi dei tableaux vivants degli anni settanta, conduce le sue imprevedibili messe in scena sempre in equilibrio fra l'elemento ludico e virtuale, interpretando personaggi della storia e della cronaca attraverso il proprio esasperato narcisismo estetizzante" Claudia Gian Ferrari
Catalog summary
Luigi Ontani Angelecce firmato, intitolato ed iscritto " Mar Marsilio giglio Margiacchi eiaculatoria all'arte" sul retro del volto cartapesta e gesso dipinto cm 45x185x14 Eseguito negli anni Settanta Exhibited Bologna, Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna, Luigi Ontani. San Petronio il Demonio , 1982 Radda in Chianti, Castello di Volpaia, BacCasca , 1993 Literature AA. VV., Luigi Ontani. Ghenthara , Ghent 2003, pag. 129, illustrato a colori Condition This work appears to be in generally good condition overall. "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 "Luigi Ontani, artista assoluto che, dai travestimenti e dalle metamorfosi dei tableaux vivants degli anni settanta, conduce le sue imprevedibili messe in scena sempre in equilibrio fra l'elemento ludico e virtuale, interpretando personaggi della storia e della cronaca attraverso il proprio esasperato narcisismo estetizzante" Claudia Gian Ferrari