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Lucio Fontana — Concetto Spaziale Ovale
Lucio Fontana

Concetto Spaziale Ovale

1968

Lucio Fontana's *Concetto Spaziale Ovale* (1968) is a striking example of the artist's lifelong exploration of space and materiality, featuring his iconic slashed canvas that transcends the boundary between painting and three-dimensional space. The deliberate cuts, central to Fontana's Spatialist philosophy, invite the viewer to contemplate the void beyond the picture plane, transforming the work into a portal between the physical and the infinite. Signed and numbered "L. Fontana 9/75" on a ceramic label affixed to the underside, this work is part of a limited edition, underscoring the precision and intentionality that defined Fontana's revolutionary practice.

Medium
signed and numbered 'L. Fontana 9/75' on a ceramic label affixed to the underside
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1968, this work is number 9 from an edition of 75.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale

June 27, 2002

Estimate: $12,000$18,000

Sold: $19,050

Lot 40

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Lucio Fontana, Concetto Spaziale Ovale, 1968

Lucio Fontana's *Concetto Spaziale Ovale* (1968) is a striking example of the artist's lifelong exploration of space and materiality, featuring his iconic slashed canvas that transcends the boundary between painting and three-dimensional space. The deliberate cuts, central to Fontana's Spatialist philosophy, invite the viewer to contemplate the void beyond the picture plane, transforming the work into a portal between the physical and the infinite. Signed and numbered "L. Fontana 9/75" on a ceramic label affixed to the underside, this work is part of a limited edition, underscoring the precision and intentionality that defined Fontana's revolutionary practice.

Medium
signed and numbered 'L. Fontana 9/75' on a ceramic label affixed to the underside
Dimensions
44.5 x 18 cm
Year
1968
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Spatialism, Abstract Art, Oval Form, Mid Century Modern, Ceramic Sculpture, Minimalist, Male Artist, Italian Artist, Limited Edition, Modern Master

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro