LUCIO FONTANA (1907-1968), ATTRIBUTED TO,...

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Lot number	319
Estimate	10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

WATERPAINT ON CANVAS. Image Size: 28 7/8 by 23 5/8 inches (73.5 by 60 cm) All measurements are approximate. Signed (reverse) Lucio Fontana was an Italian-Argentine artist best known as the founder of the Spatialism movement, which sought to transcend the flatness of traditional painting and integrate space and dimension into the canvas itself. Born in 1899 in Rosario, Argentina, and later active in Milan, Fontana developed his signature style in the late 1940s and 1950s, most notably through his "Concetto Spaziale" series. These works are characterized by their clean, monochromatic surfaces, punctuated by precise slashes or holes that redefine the canvas as a three-dimensional object. His innovative approach had a profound impact on post-war art and paved the way for conceptual and minimalist movements. This work belongs to the defining period when Fontana articulated his concept of spatial art by cutting directly into the canvas, creating real rather than illusory depth. The clean, vertical slashes introduce an entirely new perception of space, turning the canvas into an active, breathing object. The red monochrome surface intensifies the drama of the cuts, allowing the contrast between materiality and void to become the core aesthetic tension. The precision and rhythm of the incisions reveal Fontana's sculptural sensibility, where each gesture is deliberate, balanced, and elegant. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artw

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