53 - Piero Gilardi, "Conchiglia"

Piero Gilardi, "Conchiglia" 1990 50 x 50 cm (19.69 x 19.69 inches), Title, signature, and date on the back Provenance Private collection Condition The work is made of painted foam rubber. The foam rubber appears intact, and the painted surface is generally well-preserved. Only on the two central shells is there widespread micro-crackling of the painted surface, which is consistent with the characteristics of the foam rubber support and the technique used. On one of the two shells, there is also a minor, localized loss of paint on one side. The remaining parts of the work, including the decorative elements and edges, show no obvious abnormalities. The black wooden backing panel is in good condition and bears the title, the artist’s signature, the year 1990, and an inventory number. Overall, the work is in good condition. The work is protected by a Plexiglas case, on which a few microscopic surface imperfections are barely visible, limited to a few spots on the sides, while the front surface shows no visible imperfections. Certificate The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist based on a photograph