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Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025

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Luca Crippa (1924-2002): Untitled; and Souvenir of Augustus

DesignationProperty of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sold to Benefit its Acquisitions Program

Lot 12

Luca Crippa (1924-2002): Untitled; and Souvenir of Augustus

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Two ink on paper, 1960 and 1964, both signed 'Luca Crippa' and dated lower right, Untitled signed, dated and indistinctly inscribed on the reverse.

16 x 10 3/4 in. (sheet), 39 1/4 x 27 1/2 in. (sheet), both unframed.

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Untitled with mat staining, foxing and a small nick at the bottom right sheet edge. Souvenir of Augustus with soft creasing, surface soiling and pale staining around the sheet edges. The left and right sheet edges reinforced and with tack holes at the sheet corners. Otherwise both in good condition.

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Untitled: 1965 - present, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Souvenir of Augustus: Betty Parsons Gallery, New York.
1963 - present, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from the above.

Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025

Luca Crippa (1924-2002): Untitled; and Souvenir of Augustus

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