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Ponte Corvo Print Erotic Limited Edition 2/50 C1950 Surrealist, Italian

$2,736.90
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€2,354.24
CA$3,755.81
A$4,205.51
CHF 2,194.22
MX$51,241.04
NOK 27,843.14
SEK 26,471.42
DKK 17,572.83
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Ponte Corvo, Mid-Century Modern, Monotone, Surrealist print, limited edition 2/50, in the original gilded frame Playful, erotic, surrealist composition In Italian Ponte Corvo means literally ‘bridge’ ponte and ‘curved’ curvo. The composition is playing with this in juxtaposition. The lines allude to a bridge and there are many curves in the bodies of the two ladies. Framers label on reverse L'Ariete Galleria Torino which is still trading In a moulded gilded frame Measures: Length 91cm, height 75cm, depth 4cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 35.83 in (91 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1850-1859
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    BUNGAY, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3867321867652

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