Mario Bionda (Italian 1913-1985)
Notte Mediterranea
signed and dated 'BIONDA 72' (lower right), further signed and titled (verso)
mixed media on canvas
64.5 x 55 cm, framed 84 x 75 cm

Provenance:
Donated to the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation by the artist in 1972.

Condition Report

Unlined. Light surface dirt throughout. There is a small area of paint lifting, 0.5 by 3cm, to the figure that appears to have been caused by pressure applied at some point, verso. This area is unstable and may result in paint loss. There a couple of vertical lines of craquelure, centre left and one centre right edge. A few minor surface abrasions. There is no evidence of retouching when viewed under UV light.