Sale 6924
London
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25 June 2004
Price realised
GBP 17,925
Estimate
Enrico Castellani (b. 1930) Superficie opaline signed, titled and dated 'Enrico Castellani Superficie opaline 1973' (on the overlap) oil and varnish on shaped canvas 31½ x 39 3/8in. (80 x 100cm.) Executed in 1973
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 1974.
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Pre-Lot Text
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