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Salvatore Scarpitta — Franz's Ferrari
Salvatore Scarpitta

Franz's Ferrari

1961

Salvatore Scarpitta's 'Franz's Ferrari' from 1961 combines bandages and mixed media to create an assemblage work referencing speed and automotive culture. The mixed media approach demonstrates Scarpitta's innovative use of unconventional materials in post-war abstraction.

Medium
bandages and mixed media

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

June 27, 2019

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Salvatore Scarpitta, Franz's Ferrari, 1961

Salvatore Scarpitta's 'Franz's Ferrari' from 1961 combines bandages and mixed media to create an assemblage work referencing speed and automotive culture. The mixed media approach demonstrates Scarpitta's innovative use of unconventional materials in post-war abstraction.

Medium
bandages and mixed media
Year
1961
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Kinetic, Bold, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Textured, Post-War, Racing Car, Italian, Bandages, Abstract

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