Antoine Mayo, The Growing Feet, 1977, Etching

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The Growing Feet is an original black and white etching on paper, realized by the artist Antoine Mayo , art … Read more The Growing Feet is an original black and white etching on paper, realized by the artist Antoine Mayo , art name of Malliarakis (1905-1990) in 1977. Signed in pencil on lower right margin, this is a rare artist's proof, as the pencil inscription reports on the lower left margin "E.A 6/10". from an edition of 10 prints ( artist's proofs). In very good condition. Antoine Mayo (Port Said, Egypt 1905 - Seine Port 1990) Greek painter naturalized French citizen, active from 1924 in France, was a Surrealist artist and a polyhedric artist: painter, decorator, costume, designer, illustrator and much more. His father was Greek and his mother French, friend of Prévert and Desnos, he is also known for his work as a decorator and costume designer of masterpieces such as Les Enfants du Paradis, Golden helmet or Hiroshima my love. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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