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Francesco Messina
Francesco Messina, Ballerina, Signed Colour Lithograph

1980

$1,479.60
£1,105.99
€1,586VAT Included
CA$2,086.92
A$2,146.28
CHF 1,214.10
MX$27,484.76
NOK 13,972.63
SEK 14,609.47
DKK 9,912.26

About the Item

Ballerina is a colour lithograph on paper by Francesco Messina (1900–1995), signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin. A dancer sits in a moment of repose. Fluid contours give definition to her pose, while the warm red-orange of her hair contrasts with green accents and the earthy background. With few, assured lines, Messina conveys both the weight of the seated figure and the quietness of the moment. The dancer was a recurring subject in Messina’s sculptures and works on paper. His close attention to the human figure is evident in this lithograph, where line and colour give the body a strong sense of volume. The work comes from an Italian private collection. It is framed and protected under glass. A label preserved on the reverse identifies it as Francesco Messina, Ballerina – Lithograph and records dimensions of 64 × 48 cm (approximately 25.2 × 18.9 in.). The label also contains an authenticity and provenance statement and biographical information about the artist. A gallery certificate of authenticity is available on request.
  • Creator:
    Francesco Messina (1900 - 1995)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2883218596452

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