68 - Mario Schifano, *Acquatico*

Mario Schifano, *Acquatico* 1988 260 x 200 cm (102.36 x 78.74 inches), Title, signature, and date on the reverse Provenance Private collection Exhibitions - Ferrara, Contemporary Art Pavilion at Palazzo Massari, Schifano. Inventory with Soul and Without Soul, May 14 – June 18, 1989 - Saint-Priest, Centre d’Art Contemporain, Mario Schifano. Inventario con anima e senz'anima, December 11, 1992 – February 7, 1993 - Conegliano, Palazzo Sarcinelli, Schifano. Works 1957–1997 - Comacchio, Palazzo Bellini, Schifano. Works from 1959 to 1996 Bibliography - Schifano. Inventory with Soul and Without Soul, Torcular Edizioni, Milan, 1989, p. 30, ill. 15 - Mario Schifano. Inventory with Soul and Without Soul. Saint Priest, 1993, p. 23 - Mario Schifano. Works 1957–1997, edited by M. Goldin and A. Bonito Oliva, Electa, Milan, 1998, p. 166 - Mario Schifano. Works from 1959 to 1996, Skira Editore, Milan, 1999, p. 62. Condition The painting’s surface is in good condition, with the paint layer generally intact and well-adhered, showing no flaking or significant visible alterations. On the upper left edge, there is a small residue of paper adhesive tape, attributable to the painting process and incorporated into the paint layer. The textile support appears evenly stretched, and the stretcher is in good condition. On the reverse of the canvas are the signature, date, and title; Examination with a Wood’s lamp revealed no evidence of restoration. Overall, the work is in good condition. Certificate The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and cataloging from the Mario Schifano Archive, issued by Monica De Bei Schifano, Rome