UMBERTO MALATESTA MALATESTA UMBERTO
Fabrica di Roma (Viterbo) 1954

Living surfa…

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UMBERTO MALATESTA

MALATESTA UMBERTO Fabrica di Roma (Viterbo) 1954 Living surface 2019 Acrylics and enamels on wood panel 84.00x125.00x4.00 Abstract painting focused on the search for sign and material values of the surface, made on wooden panel with acrylics and enamels.Unique original work signed on the back and accompanied by certificate of authenticity on photo.

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