Gianni Dessi
(Italian, b. 1955)
Tavola Scritta, 1988
mixed media assemblage on wood and canvas
signed Gianni Dessi, titled, and dated (upper center, canvas); titled (verso, wood panel)
Overall: 92 1/8 x 76 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from The Private Collection of Ted and Generosa Ammon, New York, New York

Wood: 58 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches.Canvas: 76 1/2 x 76 1/2 inches.Wood and canvas elements are currently separate.†Wood: there is surface dirt and dust; there is a minor isolated scuff mark at the center of the work; wear with isolated areas of slight paint loss around the edges and at the upper right corners; slight separation of wooden board on the left side edge resulting in paint lifting and loss; this work appears to be in overall good and stable condition. †Canvas: there is surface dirt and dust; there is inherent craquelure, cracking, and denting throughout; the canvas is loose on the strainer; there are minor areas of paint loss at the upper right-hand corner; this work appears to be in overall good and stable condition. †