Aligi Sassu (1912-2000) - Il Vangelo
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Aligi Sassu, Il Vangelo, 1974, a limited-edition set of ten gold 24 kt leaf plaques on a silver base, hand-signed and numbered (004543/8000), each approx. 58 x 86 mm and 100 g, in good condition and sold with frames.
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Description from the seller
Important lot consisting of 10 original 24 carat gold plaques by the artist Aligi Sassu, from the famous series “The Gospel,” produced in the 1970s by Gold Market (Milan).
The works depict sacred subjects typical of Sassu’s production, crafted in refined bas-relief on 24 kt gold leaf applied to a rigid silver support.
Each plaque is signed and numbered, as in the original limited edition production.
The lot represents a significant part of the complete series of 12 elements, and is of definite interest to collectors of Italian 20th-century art and artist’s multiples.
Technical details
Artist: Aligi Sassu
Title: The Gospel
Technique: 24 kt gold leaf on silver-based support
Production: Gold Market, Milan
Period: 1970s
Edition: 2000 copies for each plaque
Number of pieces: 10 plaques (out of 12 in the series)
Dimensions: approximately 58 x 86 mm each
Weight: approximately 100 g each (total weight)
Signature: present
Numbering: present
Conditions
The plaques are in generally good condition, with light signs of aging on the supports, consistent with the production period.
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Documentation
Original certificate of authenticity for the series present.
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Notes
Lot composed of 10 elements of the original series of 12 plaques.
Important lot consisting of 10 original 24 carat gold plaques by the artist Aligi Sassu, from the famous series “The Gospel,” produced in the 1970s by Gold Market (Milan).
The works depict sacred subjects typical of Sassu’s production, crafted in refined bas-relief on 24 kt gold leaf applied to a rigid silver support.
Each plaque is signed and numbered, as in the original limited edition production.
The lot represents a significant part of the complete series of 12 elements, and is of definite interest to collectors of Italian 20th-century art and artist’s multiples.
Technical details
Artist: Aligi Sassu
Title: The Gospel
Technique: 24 kt gold leaf on silver-based support
Production: Gold Market, Milan
Period: 1970s
Edition: 2000 copies for each plaque
Number of pieces: 10 plaques (out of 12 in the series)
Dimensions: approximately 58 x 86 mm each
Weight: approximately 100 g each (total weight)
Signature: present
Numbering: present
Conditions
The plaques are in generally good condition, with light signs of aging on the supports, consistent with the production period.
⸻
Documentation
Original certificate of authenticity for the series present.
⸻
Notes
Lot composed of 10 elements of the original series of 12 plaques.
Details
Artist
Aligi Sassu (1912-2000)
Edition number
004543/8000
Edition
Limited edition
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Il Vangelo
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1974
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Gold, Silver
Height
58 mm
Width
86 mm
Weight
100 g
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Expressionism
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
Yes
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