Sandro Chia (1946) - Mistero
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Italian artist Sandro Chia, title Mistero, an aquaforte and aquatinta on 350 g Hahnemühle paper, 80 × 60 cm, circa 2002, depicting a monumental nude in Transavanguardia style with edge foxing and restoration needed.
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The artwork by the famous Italian artist Sandro Chia is titled "Mistero".
Title: Mistero.
Date of creation: There are several editions of this subject, dated between roughly 1990 and 2003."
The exact year can vary depending on the edition.
Technique: It is an etching and aquatint on paper (350 g Hahnemühle paper).
Subject: Typical of Chia's Transavanguardia style, the work depicts a monumental nude figure in a dynamic pose against a vibrant yellow background, with a small stylized figure (resembling a dog) in red in the lower left.
These specks on the edge are called foxing (or bloom).
It is a form of oxidation or micro-fungi that affect old or high-quality paper (such as the Hahnemühle used by Chia) when exposed to humidity or frames with untreated wooden backs.
The damage is not catastrophic and, fortunately, is confined to the edges of the piece.
Aesthetic solution: mount a passe-partout to cover the damaged margins. The work will look perfect to the eye, even though for an experienced collector the flaw will remain "under" the card.
The artwork by the famous Italian artist Sandro Chia is titled "Mistero".
Title: Mistero.
Date of creation: There are several editions of this subject, dated between roughly 1990 and 2003."
The exact year can vary depending on the edition.
Technique: It is an etching and aquatint on paper (350 g Hahnemühle paper).
Subject: Typical of Chia's Transavanguardia style, the work depicts a monumental nude figure in a dynamic pose against a vibrant yellow background, with a small stylized figure (resembling a dog) in red in the lower left.
These specks on the edge are called foxing (or bloom).
It is a form of oxidation or micro-fungi that affect old or high-quality paper (such as the Hahnemühle used by Chia) when exposed to humidity or frames with untreated wooden backs.
The damage is not catastrophic and, fortunately, is confined to the edges of the piece.
Aesthetic solution: mount a passe-partout to cover the damaged margins. The work will look perfect to the eye, even though for an experienced collector the flaw will remain "under" the card.
Details
Artist
Sandro Chia (1946)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Mistero
Technique
Aquatint, Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2002
Condition
Needs restoration
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
250 g
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Abstract
Period
2000-2010
Sold with frame
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