Alberto Burri (Italian, 1915-1995)
Cretto Nero F (Sarteanesi p.76)
Etching and aquatint with embossing, 1971, on Fabriano card, signed and inscribed Buono di Stampa in pencil, a Bon à tirer impression aside from the edition of 90 (there were also 15 artist's proofs), published and printed by 2RC Edizioni d'Arte, Rome, the full sheet, framed

Sheet 662 x 960mm (26 1/4 x 37 3/4in)
Footnotes:
Provenance
Christies, Buono Di Stampa; Prints from the Archive of Stamperia 2RC, London, 26 February 2014, Lot 6.
Acquired directly from the above by the current owner.
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.

In addition to the catalogue entry:

- with some minor scuff marks to the black ink
- a small, pale white spot of surface dirt to the centre left sheet
- the sheet has been stuck to the backboard by the printer-publisher using a water based acid-free mounting adhesive


Otherwise in overall very good condition. This lot is presented in a bespoke frame by the publisher.

Please note that for framing purposes the sheet has been attached to a support with an acid free water based glue at points along the sheet edges verso. The glue is of conservation quality and can be removed.