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* TIM MARA (IRISH 1948 - 1997), PLASTIC FUNNEL, MORTAR AND PESTLE screenprint, signed, titled, dated 1992 and numbered 46/50 in pencil 76cm x 57cm Framed and under glass. Note: Published as part of Six Artists: The 1992 Royal College of Art (London) Portfolio of (6) Prints as a limited edition of 50. The other artists selected for this portfolio were John Bellany RA, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi RA, Nana Shiomi RE, Dame Paula Rego RA and Sir Terry Frost RA. Tim Mara worked as an artist and as a teacher for 25 years teaching at NCAD Dublin, later becoming Head of Printmaking at the Royal Collage of Art, London. He was particularly noted for his use of screenprinting, etching and lithography and was awarded numerous pretigious awards and prizes. In 1978 he was commissioned to write the Thames and Hudson Manual of Screen Printing . Born in Dublin in 1948, Tim Mara moved with his family to England in 1953 where he continued to live and work. Mara's prints are included in collections at the Tate London, Victoria and Albert Museum, Irish Museum of Modern Art as well as many other galleries and private collections worldwide. 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.