Mario Schifano (1934-1998) - Inventario di segni
Mario Schifano
September/October 1989
series “inventory of signs”
catalog number 1347
multi-color serigraphy from original transparencies
sheet 50 by 70 cm
dition 150 copies plus XX in Roman numerals
Notarized certificate provided
frame: 73 by 53 cm
Edition of the work: XV / XX
The graphic works of “Dialoghi Editore” have been produced in full compliance with the statute adopted at the 3rd Congress of Plastic Arts held in Vienna in September 1960, which expressly prescribes:
1. It is the exclusive right of the graphic artist to fix the number of copies to be printed of each of his graphic works, executed in the different techniques. 2. Each print to be considered authentic must carry not only the artist’s signature, but also the indication of the total edition and the progressive number of the print. The artist, should he wish, may also note whether he has proceeded with the edition of the work. 3. It is advisable, after the edition is completed, that the matrix be struck through or cancelled, or at least bear a clearly distinguishable mark indicating that it has been editioned. 4. The above principles apply exclusively to original works, i. e. , those works derived from a matrix directly engraved by the artist. Works that do not meet this condition must be considered “reproductions. ”
Mario Schifano
September/October 1989
series “inventory of signs”
catalog number 1347
multi-color serigraphy from original transparencies
sheet 50 by 70 cm
dition 150 copies plus XX in Roman numerals
Notarized certificate provided
frame: 73 by 53 cm
Edition of the work: XV / XX
The graphic works of “Dialoghi Editore” have been produced in full compliance with the statute adopted at the 3rd Congress of Plastic Arts held in Vienna in September 1960, which expressly prescribes:
1. It is the exclusive right of the graphic artist to fix the number of copies to be printed of each of his graphic works, executed in the different techniques. 2. Each print to be considered authentic must carry not only the artist’s signature, but also the indication of the total edition and the progressive number of the print. The artist, should he wish, may also note whether he has proceeded with the edition of the work. 3. It is advisable, after the edition is completed, that the matrix be struck through or cancelled, or at least bear a clearly distinguishable mark indicating that it has been editioned. 4. The above principles apply exclusively to original works, i. e. , those works derived from a matrix directly engraved by the artist. Works that do not meet this condition must be considered “reproductions. ”
