
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
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- Auction House · Phillips
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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