Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911-2002) Untitled

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Roberto Matta (Chilean, 1911-2002)

Untitled, 1959, from Comicstrip, edition of 50 plus proofs, published by Editions Allan Frumpkin Gallery, Chicago, 1960 (Sabatier, 44). Signed "Matta" in pencil l.r., numbered "6/50" in pencil l.l. Color aquatint with etching on paper, plate size 14 7/8 x 19 1/2 in. (37.6 x 49.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor breaks to paper fibers along plate mark, pale mat burn and fox marks, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $400-600

Sheet measures 19 5/8 x 25 5/8 in. (49.8 x 65.9 cm). Deckled edges at left and right. Fox marks are primarily in upper right quadrant. Small tear in margin at u.l. corner; small tear in margin u.l. Hinged at top; hinge remnants at center of all edges on verso. Minor soiling on recto and verso.


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