Lot 1103

Franco Minei (attrib), insect part diorama, 1975

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Franco Minei (attrib), insect part diorama, 1975

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Description

Franco Minei (attrib), insect part diorama, 1975, Attributed to Franco Minei (Italian, b. 1922), "Benevolent Guidance", surreal Minotaur arena, glass domed diorama sculpture with fantasy creatures, painted composition assemblage with insect parts, titled and dated underside "Benevolent Guidance, June 20, 1975", 6"h x 9.75"squ

Provenance: The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York

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Franco Minei (attrib), insect part diorama, 1975

Name: Franco Minei (attrib), insect part diorama, 1975
SKU: 120923755
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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