Sale 9941
London, South Kensington
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20 October 2004
Price realised
GBP 4,182
Estimate
Roberto Crippa (1921-1972) Senza titolo signed and dated 'Crippa/1963' (on the reverse) newspaper, vellum, oil and collage on board 23¾ x 28¾in. (60.4 x 73cm.) Executed in 1963
Provenance
Alexander Iolas Gallery, New York. Acquired from the above by the mother of the present owner circa 1970.
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