MARIO SIRONI | Due figure (Two Figures)

Galleria L'Uomo et l'Arte, Milan
Private Collection, Italy (acquired circa 2005) Galleria Torbandena, Trieste

Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board and attached to the mount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There is a flattened crease along the upper right corner (approx 5cm long) as well as a horizontal crease to the centre of the left edge (approx 4cm long). There is a repaired tear (approx 4cm long) to the upper part of the right edge and there are further flattened creases to the head of the male model which have resulted in minor pigment loss. There are a few small paint losses in places, associated to a burst air bubble due to application of medium. There is some slight rubbing along the upper edge and upper part of the left edge. This work is in overall good condition.
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This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Associazione per il patrocinio e la promozione della figura e dell'opera di Mario Sironi, and is recorded in their archives as number 305/19 RA.