26/11/2001

The Modern and Contemporary auction that will be held tomorrow, 27th of November, by Sotheby’s in Milan will focus on Italian Twentieth century art. 291 lots with estimates ranging between $ 140-227,650 (€ 160-258,230) will be offered in two separate sessions, at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. An acrylic by Franco Angeli (Half dollar, 1972) will start from a quote of $ 140 (€ 160), while at least $ 227,650 (€ 258,230) are necessary for the acquisition of Jeu de la ficelle, an oil on canvas (61 x 92 cm) from 1946, by Massimo Campigli. Among the top lots, two small wax heads by Medardo Rosso ($ 27,000-36,400, € 31,000-41,320) and a group of Futurist works that include two noteworthy pieces by Giacomo Balla: Sbandieramenti (1915), from the private collection of Bruno Munari (estimate $ 27,000-54,600, € 41,000-61,980), and Dinamismo d’automobile (1913), inspired by the movement of a car in motion. Among the works by Lucio Fontana, Concetto spaziale on white background with pebbles ($ 159,000-182,170, € 180,000-206,590) and New York, with graffiti on copper ($ 45,000-68,300, € 51,000-77,470). Also to be noted among the most recent works are two works by Stefano Arienti ($ 2,200-2,700, € 2,500-3,100). (Elena Balzani)