MORDECHI ARDON 1896-1992
Tuchów, Galicia 1896 – 1992 Jerusalem (Israeli)
Title: Leaf with the Cross, 1971
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered and Inscribed Etching with Aquatint on Lithograph in seven colours on Arches vellum paper
Paper size: 56.5 x 76 cm / 22.2 x 29.9 in
Plate size: 44.5 x 58.5 / 17.5 x 23 in
Additional information: This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist in “Ardon” at the lower right margin.
The work is also Inscribed in pencil “E.A” (Epreuve d’Artiste / Artist Proof) at the lower left margin.
It is also dedicated “Amicalement” in pencil.
It was printed in 1971 in a limited edition of 100 signed and numbered impressions plus a few artist proofs. Ours is one of the rare artist proofs.
Literature: Michele Vishny. 1975. Mordecai Ardon. New York: Harry N. Abrams, inc.
Reference: Vishny no. 320, plate 199.
Condition: Good condition. Overall paper discoloration.

MORDECHI ARDON
1896 – 1992 (Israeli)

Abstract Composition
Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dedicated Color Etching and Aquatint

Title: Abstract Composition

Technique: Original Color Etching and Aquatint on Velin d´Arches (wove) paper.

Paper size: 76 x 56.5 cm / 29.9 x 22.2 in

Additional Information: This work is Hand Signed Twice in pencil by the artist “Ardon”.
The work is also Hand Numberd in pencil at the lower left margin “27/50”.
The Etching is furthermore Hand Dedicated in pencil by the artist: “Fur Hern Christoph Niemoller, mit warmherzigem Gruss, Jerusalem 23.8.69, Ardon” (to Mr. Christoph Niemoller, with warmest regards, Jerusalem).

Provenance: The former collection of Dr. Christoph Niemoller, Germany. (a gift from the artist)

Condition: Good condition.
brown discoloration of the paper on the back side.