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WHAT YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON #39676 Mid century still life oil painting on canvas showing a crumpled newspaper and a multi-colored checkered top hat. Signed in lower left corner Russo ‘55. Marked on verso Giornale e Cappello (Newspaper and Hat) 1955, No 17. Obelisk Gallery Washington DC. Italian Master Artist Mario Russo (b.1925-2000) was an Italian painter, illustrator and graphic artist known for his unique style and innovative approach to art. Born in Naples, Italy 1925, Russo received his formal art education at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples 1948, where he studied painting and sculpture. In 1950 he moved to Rome in the Trastevere neighborhood where he quickly gained recognition for his bold use of color and dynamic compositions. . In these years he started participating in exhibitions in Italy and abroad. Between 1973 and 1974 he traveled all over Italy. In 1977 he started painting and exhibiting in Canada and in 1984 he made several paintings that relate to the Chinese and Japanese theater. In 1985 he devoted himself to studies and construction of major works inspired by the world of Fellini's films and characters. In 1992 he produced a retrospective at the Palazzo Braschi. He died in Rome on March 7, 2000. CONDITION Poor Condition - wear and distressing, splits / tears to canvas, paint loss / crazing, wear to frame. DIMENSIONS 23.5" x 1.25" x 19.5" / Sans Frame - 21.5" x 17.5" (Width x Depth x Height) PAYMENT The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. The Designers Consignment insists on receiving payment within 3 days of your winning bid or Purchase, otherwise we reserve the right to make a second chance offer to the second place bidder or re-list the item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. SHIPPING & HANDLING We are currently unable to ship to international US locations. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will ship any item anywhere. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. Most of our items ship out same day, excluding items with odd/abnormal dimensions and freight items. We include insurance and tracking on all of our items and also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE to ensure satisfaction. We also will combine shipping, provide storageand local pickup. If for any reason the cost of our calculated shipping is above or below current rates we will contact you and make adjustments and/or issue necessary refunds. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Our shipping methods include, USPS, UPS, FedEx, Greyhound, Private Transport, Brinks and various LTL carriers for when crate shipping is necessary. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!
