93 - Franco Zingaretti (1939–2018)

Franco Zingaretti (1939–2018) Untitled Oil and sand on canvas 58 x 89.5 cm Signature: “Zingaretti” on the front Distinguishing features: on the stretcher, a label from the Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana with inventory references Provenance: Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Condition. Support: 95% Condition. Surface: 95% For direct WhatsApp assistance before and during the live auction: +39 346 12 999 80 // Direct assistance via WhatsApp before and during the auction: +39 346 12 999 80 Franco Zingaretti has worked within the ancient tradition of Fabriano paper—handcrafted since the 13th century—gaining extensive experience at the Cartiere Miliani paper mill in Fabriano, where, among other roles, he served as a “watermark designer” for ten years. In his paintings, Zingaretti combines mixed media and river sand to create relief-like graphic forms, artist’s books, paintings, and sculptures. Since 1974, he has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions in Italy and abroad: Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Malta, Israel, Libya, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, Taipei, Taiwan, and the U.S.