Silvano Bozzolini; Renato Righetti
Quatre piraine.
Jean Pons, Paris, 1949
10 signed linocuts by Silvano Bozzolini (1911–1998) and Renato Righetti (1916–1982), preceded by a poem by Jean Arp. Limited to 60 copies printed on Dutch hand-made paper, of which this is no. 12. Hand-numbered and signed by Bozzolini and Righetti.
Description: Original cardboard portfolio with glassine wraps. Folio: 43 × 30.5 cm; 10 original linocuts loosely inserted: 5 by Silvano Bozzolini and 5 by Renato Righetti, 1 folded sheet with a poem by Hans Arp, with printed date and dedication: 2.5.1949 paris / à mes amis bozzolini et righetti.
Condition: Cardboard portfolio in very good condition but the glassine wrappers discoloured, partly creased, frayed and with some small missing parts. Contents with very slight toning to edges.
Despite its age, however, a still very well preserved copy.