1970s Kaiko Moti "Floral Still Life" Original Aquatint Etching - Artist's Proof

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Original 1970s color aquatint etching titled "Floral Still Life" by celebrated Indian-French master printmaker Kaiko Moti (1921–1989).

This highly expressive, … Read more Original 1970s color aquatint etching titled "Floral Still Life" by celebrated Indian-French master printmaker Kaiko Moti (1921–1989).

This highly expressive, mid-century piece features a loose bouquet of pink and crimson roses gathered inside an ornate blue and white ceramic vase.

The work is hand-signed by the artist in pencil along the lower right margin and designated "E.A." (Épreuve d'artiste) on the lower left, noting its status as a rare Artist's Proof printed outside the standard limited commercial edition of 120.

Beautifully housed in its original, silver-gilt ornate wooden frame with multi-tiered museum-style matting and is fully ready to hang.

*Dimensions: 28.75"W × 1.75"D × 34"H
*Image Size: 18"W x 22"H

*Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, Indian, French Art

*Subjects: Floral, Still Life

*Frame Type: Framed

*Period: 1970s

*Country of Origin: France / India

*Item Type: Vintage, Antique

*Materials: Aquatint Etching, Fine Art Paper, Wood, Glass

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The handmade paper is bright and clean with no foxing, fading, or mat burn. There is some minor, gentle cockling (soft paper waving) in the lower right quarter near the signature, which is standard for heavy vintage art paper. The original decorative frame is structurally sound with minimal surface wear consistent with age. See less