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Portfolio comprising 9 aquatints on wove paper Switzerland, 1996 Not Vital (b. 1948) – Swiss-American painter, graphic artist, sculptor and architect Each signed ‘Not Vital’, dated ‘1996’ and numbered’P.P. 2/3‘in pencil Together with title sheet and justification in gold-colored portfolio Printed by Clemens Bünting, New York Published by Edition Luciano Fasciati, Chur Plate dimensions: from 1,8 x 1.7 cm to 2.8 x 4.9 cm; sheet dimensions: 40 x 39.8 cm Portfolio: 41.6 x 41.8 cm Very good condition Very interesting portfolio by the Swiss artist Not Vital; the auction record for a marble sculpture by the artist is currently set at more than €80,600. Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 6,000 Euro An exciting contrast create the very small abstract depictions in this portfolio to the size of the sheet. However, they seem not perish but may take the sheet with great Presence despite their small size by the universal simplicity of the organic-looking shapes. The portfolio entitled ‘Schoppa’ –Romansh for "soup"– was issued by Edition Luciano Fasciati in Chur in an edition of 18 + 5 A.P. + 3 P.P. copies. Condition: All 9 sheets are in very good condition. The portfolio is in good condition with only occasional small signs of wear. The plates measure from 1.8 x 1.7 cm to 2.8 x 4.9 cm, the sheets each 40 x 39.8 cm. The overall dimensions of the portfolio are 41.6 x 41.8 cm Not Vital (geb. 1948) The Swiss artist, was born in Sent in the canton of Grisons. His artistic talent was early discovered and promoted by the art historian Max Huggler, who spent his holidays in Sent. From 1968 to 1969 Not Vital studied at the Centre universitaire de expérimental Vincennnes in Paris. Subsequently, he educated himself. In the 1980s he also began to work in three dimensions. Until today Not Vital travels much through the world and lives not only in his native town Sent, but also in Italy, China, the USA and the Niger. The impressions of this cultural diversity is also reflected in his work. As materials Vital prefer bronze, gold, aluminum, stainless steel, silver and marble, of which he creates with exciting contrast organic shapes. Not Vital's work is exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. The artist today lives and works in New York, in Lucca in Italy, in Beijing, in Niger and in Sent. (fea) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.