Rare Vintage 1979 Michelangelo Pistoletto "Mirror-Works" Rice Museum Houston Exhibition Poster - Silver Foil
Lot #16
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Description
Rare, iconic, and highly collectible original vintage exhibition poster for Michelangelo Pistoletto's landmark "Mirror-Works" exhibition held at the Rice Museum in Houston, Texas, from February 16 through April 15, 1979. True to Pistoletto's groundbreaking Arte Povera philosophy and his world-famous mirror paintings, this deluxe poster is printed directly onto reflective, mirror-finish silver foil paper. The graphics feature a printed detail silhouette overlay from his 1963-1964 work "Two Persons" (Due Persone), allowing the viewer and surrounding room to interact directly with the artwork's reflective background. - Artist: Michelangelo Pistoletto (Italian, b. 1933) - Exhibition: Mirror-Works (1979) - Venue: Rice Museum, Rice University, Houston, TX - Medium: Screenprint / Offset lithograph on reflective metallic silver foil paper - Subject Detail: "Two Persons" (1963-64) - Unframed / Loose Sheet - Sheet Size: Approx. 38" H x 25.5" W (Standard large European/American exhibition format) Good vintage condition. The silver foil retains a brilliant, high-reflective mirror finish, and the black text printing remains deep, rich, and crisp. The delicate metallic sheet shows characteristic signs of handling and storage, including soft edge waviness, light surface inline scuffs visible under direct light, and distinct creasing / corner impact marks primarily along the upper left margin edge. It has never been trimmed or mounted. This exceptional piece will frame beautifully and serves as a premier piece of 1970s conceptual art history. Please review all high-resolution photos for an accurate assessment of condition.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $100
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: September 27, 2026
Condition
good
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