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Berto Lardera
Astres Egares (Lost Astral)

1970

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This artwork "Astres Egares (Lost Astral)" 1970, is an original colors lithograph on Japan paper by noted Italian artist Berto (Roberto) Lardera, 1911-1989. Published by Les Bibliophiles de l'Union Francaise, printed by Wolfensberger, Zurich. The image size is 27.75 x 19.5 inches, sheet size is 30 x 22 inches. Hand signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon (not signed on the print) see pictures #6 and #7. A photocopy of the colophon will be provided to the buyer. From the suite "Astres Egares" It is in excellent condition, has never been framed. About the artist: Roberto Lardera (December 18, 1911 – February 23, 1989), informally known as Berto Lardera, was an Italian sculptor of the 20th century. He was born in La Spezia, Italy, the son of a naval engineer. He was self-taught and his leanings towards monumental, metallic sculptures may have been influenced by the sights he grew up with in the naval dockyards. In 1947 Lardera moved to Paris, where he remained until his death in 1989. He exhibited at the Galerie Denise René and then at the Salon de Mai and the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles. Lardera's sculpture began with abstract metal structures based on two dimensions, or a flat geometrical plane, which challenged the conventional form of sculpture based around volume and enclosed spaces. Later his work became more diverse, with his geometrical constructions branching out into the horizontal as well as the vertical plane and often resulting in series based on a single theme, such as his Miracles, Aubes and Archanges series. His sculptures are to be found the world over, in Europe, America and Japan. They show the use of a wide range of different metals, as well as different dimensions. Lardera did not produce many prints, but his interest in using different way and dimensions led to him making markedly "sculptural" prints. He used a unique technique, cutting forms and designs with his sculpting tools in thick iron plates from which the prints were pulled. He used no acid or chemical processes.
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    1970
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    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
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    Seller: lar/ast/ega/061stDibs: LU666314094682
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