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Renato Volpini, Useless Machine, Collage and Tempera, 1970s

$764
£567.90
€650VAT Included
CA$1,071.03
A$1,087.54
CHF 620.83
MX$13,141.12
NOK 7,292.64
SEK 7,272.75
DKK 4,956.46

About the Item

One of the many machines for use in space designed by Renato Volpini ironically called 'Useless Machines'. Tempera and collage on paper. Provenance Volpini studio, certificate of authenticity present. Detailed information on the Volpini Foundation website.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Futurist (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970-1979
  • Condition:
    The vintage item has no defects but may show slight traces of wear due to age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Montelabbate, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P3671stDibs: LU6481240595512

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