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Provenance

Galleria Annunciata, Milano Galleria la Torre, Milano Condition This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There few minor traces of smudges. No traces of retouching appear to be visible under UV light. Colours are more brilliant compared to catalogue illustration. "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 “Sin dagli esordi, nel suo desiderio di raggiungere un linguaggio plastico puro e una ‘composizione pura’, [Vasarely] ha voluto mantenere solo gli elementi più semplici, ridotti all’essenziale, e si era sempre sforzato di collegare forma e colore per farne le parti costituenti di un’unica cellula.” "From early beginnings [Vasarely] with his aspiration in achieving a pure plastic language and composition, has saved only the essential elements, connecting shape with colours as part of a single cell." Gaston Diehl, Vasarely , Paris 1976, p.60

Catalog summary

Victor Vasarely ASKO firmato; firmato, intitolato e datato 1978 sul retro acrilico su tela cm 119x106 Concepito nel 1978 ed eseguito nel 1989 Provenance Galleria Annunciata, Milano Galleria la Torre, Milano Condition This work appears to be in generally good overall condition. There few minor traces of smudges. No traces of retouching appear to be visible under UV light. Colours are more brilliant compared to catalogue illustration. "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 “Sin dagli esordi, nel suo desiderio di raggiungere un linguaggio plastico puro e una ‘composizione pura’, [Vasarely] ha voluto mantenere solo gli elementi più semplici, ridotti all’essenziale, e si era sempre sforzato di collegare forma e colore per farne le parti costituenti di un’unica cellula.” "From early beginnings [Vasarely] with his aspiration in achieving a pure plastic language and composition, has saved only the essential elements, connecting shape with colours as part of a single cell." Gaston Diehl, Vasarely , Paris 1976, p.60