About the work

A beautiful mezzotint of a still life (wine bottle, a goblet and a fruit basket) by Mario Avati, one of the greatest masters of mezzotint.

Attributes	Value
Medium	Etching
Date	1950-1960
Framing	Custom framed and matted using conservation materials
Condition	Excellent Condition
Signing, Dating, and Titling	Signed and editioned by the artist en recto
Type	Modern Print-Makers

Medium:

Mezzotint in Black.

Paper:

Printed on BFK Rives wove paper.

Date:

1960.

Signature:

Signed by the artist in pencil, en recto lower right. Titled en recto lower center. Editioned en recto lower left.

Edition:

Impression 2 out of the edition of 50.

Framing:

Custom framed behind 99% UV-blocking art glass using strictly conservation-grade materials.

Condition:

Excellent condition. Deep, black ink, full margins, without handling marks.

Framed Size:

28.875 in. (h) x 25.5 in. (w) x 1.375 in. (d)

Plate Size:

15.5 in. (h) x 20.25 in. (w)

Catalogue Raisonné Entries:

Passeron No. 335.

Bibliography:

La Bibliotheque des Arts, 1973-1979; Jean Adhemar, Twentieth Century Graphics, London, Elek Books Limited, 1971, p. 240; Fritz Eichenberg, The Art of the Print, New York, Harry N. Abrams. 1976, pp. 358 – 360.

Museum Holdings:

Phila. Mus. Art 1964-86-2; NGA 1964.8.50