Alberto Savinio, The Man in the Well, Lithograph, 1946

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L'uomo nel Pozzo is the eleventh issue of the collection "Concilium Lithographicum" curated by Dora Broussard and printed in Rome … Read more L'uomo nel Pozzo is the eleventh issue of the collection "Concilium Lithographicum" curated by Dora Broussard and printed in Rome by the Istituto Grafico Tiberino in 1946. Composed by a marvelous original lithograph by Alberto Savinio, illustrating the story “The man in the Well " by Lorenzo Montano (pseudonym of Danilo Lebrecht). Including the original slipcover printed on cardboard. Unique sheet in excellent condition, except for a light foxing on the back and near the medial fold. This defect does not affect the image. The cover has for minor stains. from an edition of 80 prints, numbered and signed by the authors. Our specimen is signed in Arabic numerals: the lithograph is signed and numbered in pencil by Alberto Savinio on lower left margin. The lithographed tale is signed on plate by Lorenzo Montano. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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