154 - Franco Zingaretti (1939–2018)

Franco Zingaretti (1939–2018) Alessandro Volta Silkscreen print on paper 57.6 x 42.1 cm (image size) Signature: "F. Zingaretti" in pencil on the front Other inscriptions: “XXIV/XXX” in pencil on the front Distinguishing features: on the reverse, a label from the Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana with inventory references and a similar anonymous label; a frame shop stamp Provenance: Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Condition. Support: 90% Condition. Surface: 90% 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 Cartiere Miliani 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.