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* CARLO ROSSI RSW RGI (SCOTTISH 1921 - 2010), STILL LIFE monotype, signed and dated '89 43cm x 53cm Mounted, framed and under glass. Label verso: Compass Gallery, 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow. Note: Monotyping produces a unique print, or monotype, made by drawing or painting on a smooth, non-absorbent surface. The surface, or matrix , was historically a copper etching plate, but in contemporary work it can vary from zinc or glass to acrylic glass . The image is then transferred onto a sheet of paper by pressing the two together, usually using a printing-press . Monotypes can also be created by inking an entire surface and then, using brushes or rags, removing ink to create a subtractive image, e.g. creating lights from a field of opaque colour. The inks used may be oil based or water based. With oil based inks, the paper may be dry, in which case the image has more contrast, or the paper may be damp, in which case the image has a 10 percent greater range of tones. Carlo Rossi created an exceptional body of work using the monotype process and was an enthusiastic exponent of the medium. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator, restorer or engineer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. Buyers are urged to satisfy themselves in respect of the condition of any lot and McTear's can provide contact details of local professional restorers who will provide fully comprehensive expert reports – usually for a modest charge. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.