Mario Avati (Monaco/Italian, 1921-2009), "The Violin Noir," 20th c., mezzotint on paper, edition 47/85, signed, titled and numbered in margin in pencil, presented in a black plastic frame, H.- 13 1/4 in., W.- 9 3/4 in., Framed H.- 21 3/4 in., W.- 18 in. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the private collection of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana.

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