Mario Avati (1921-2009) - L'Art et la manière - Manière noire, 134/140 (vendu sans prix de réserve)
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Mario Avati's aquatint mezzotint 'L'Art et la manière - Manière noire', edition 134/140, hand-signed and titled, in good condition, depicting a nature morte in a realist style, produced in France in the 1960s, plate size 23 x 29 cm and sheet 38 x 49 cm, edition limitée sold by Galerie.
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Splendid abstract engraving in the Avati madeleines, executed in the noir manner — a technique of which he is the master. Limited edition: one of 140 copies of the print, numbered 134/140.
Title: The Art and the Manner
Artist: Mario Avati (1921-2009)
Technique: Mezzotint etching.
Style: Realism
Signature: Signed, titled and numbered at the bottom of the plate
Plate size: 23x29 cm
Sheet size (mat opening): 38x49 cm
Condition: Good condition, minor rubbing with no serious damage.
Mario Avati (1921-2009) was a French painter and engraver born in Monaco. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he first practiced all printmaking techniques. From 1957, he devoted himself almost exclusively to the noir manner. He became the undisputed master of this demanding technique in the 20th century. His rigorous work mainly revolves around still lifes. His masterworks are today part of the world's greatest collections.
La manière noire (or mezzotinto) is a technique of intaglio engraving on metal, mainly copper. Invented in the 17th century, it is distinguished by its reversed process: the artist works from black toward white.
Seller's Story
Founded in 2010 in the heart of the Drouot District in Paris by Julien Chaudet, Galerie Le Chevalet Bleu presents a selection of paintings, drawings and lithographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique Chinese porcelains.
Translated by Google TranslateSplendid abstract engraving in the Avati madeleines, executed in the noir manner — a technique of which he is the master. Limited edition: one of 140 copies of the print, numbered 134/140.
Title: The Art and the Manner
Artist: Mario Avati (1921-2009)
Technique: Mezzotint etching.
Style: Realism
Signature: Signed, titled and numbered at the bottom of the plate
Plate size: 23x29 cm
Sheet size (mat opening): 38x49 cm
Condition: Good condition, minor rubbing with no serious damage.
Mario Avati (1921-2009) was a French painter and engraver born in Monaco. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he first practiced all printmaking techniques. From 1957, he devoted himself almost exclusively to the noir manner. He became the undisputed master of this demanding technique in the 20th century. His rigorous work mainly revolves around still lifes. His masterworks are today part of the world's greatest collections.
La manière noire (or mezzotinto) is a technique of intaglio engraving on metal, mainly copper. Invented in the 17th century, it is distinguished by its reversed process: the artist works from black toward white.
Seller's Story
Founded in 2010 in the heart of the Drouot District in Paris by Julien Chaudet, Galerie Le Chevalet Bleu presents a selection of paintings, drawings and lithographs from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as antique Chinese porcelains.
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Artist
Mario Avati (1921-2009)
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Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
134/140
Title of artwork
L'Art et la manière - Manière noire, 134/140 (vendu sans prix de réserve)
Technique
Aquatint
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
23 cm
Width
29 cm
Depiction/theme
Still life
Style
Realism
Period
1960-1970
Sold with frame
No
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