Marino Marini, 'Il Greco' (1978)

Name: Marino Marini, 'Il Greco' (1978)
Brand: Lizzeny
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A framed abstract print by Marino Marini showing two figures and a horse in earth tones and black. - view 1

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Rare (7/10)

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QUICK FACTS

Type

Museum Object

DESCRIPTION

A limited edition color etching and aquatint on paper. The composition features Marini's iconic motif of horses and stylized figures, rendered in a palette of ochre, orange, black, and beige. The background exhibits the characteristic granular texture of aquatint with a silvery-grey tone. The work is professionally matted and framed in a wide, gilded wood frame.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Etruscan900–27 BCE

Marini's simplified, robust anatomical forms directly reference pre-Roman Italian funerary art.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Modern high-end art collecting
•Gallery/Art Fair exhibition rituals involving curated labeling and professional lighting

Meaning Through Time

Classical

The horse as a symbol of nobility and military triumph.

Modernist

The horse as a symbol of existential anxiety and the fragility of human control.

HISTORICAL STORY

Created in 1978, near the end of Marini's life, this work represents the culmination of his obsession with the horse and rider theme. Influenced significantly by Etruscan art and the trauma of WWII, his late works shifted from classical harmony to fragmented, expressive abstraction. This piece ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Marino Marini became obsessed with equestrian themes after seeing a 13th-century statue in Bamberg, Germany, but his horses became more 'distressed' and 'aggressive' as he witnessed the destruction of the world wars.

This specific print is referenced in the Guastella catalogue raisonné as 'A208'.

The use of aquatint allows for the watercolor-like washes of color that are distinctively different from standard line etching.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Matte paper with visible ink texture; the aquatint areas show a fine, pebbled grain. The framing includes a modern gilded finish with some slight reflective sheen.

Weight & Feel

Relatively heavy due to the substantial gilded frame and protective glass.

Condition

Excellent gallery condition; no visible foxing, yellowing, or paper waviness. Frame is intact and appears professionally maintained.

RARITY ANALYSIS

Rare90-95%

CommonLegendary

Exceptional items that serious collectors actively seek. Only a handful appear at major auctions each year.

Typical Characteristics

Few examples at auction yearly
Specialist dealer networks
Strong collector competition

ESTIMATED VALUE

$6,500 - $8,500

Updated: Jan 21, 2026

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CONTEXT ANALYSIS

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What Aligned

The visual details confirm the hand-signature 'Marino' and numbering '70/75' as described.
The color palette and aquatint texture are perfectly consistent with the 'Il Greco' series described by the user.
The gallery label in the third image confirms the title, medium, and catalog number provided.

What Conflicted

The gallery label lists an edition size of 100 ('Oplage: 100 ex.'), whereas the print itself is numbered out of 75 ('70/75'). This often occurs when artists produce separate editions for different markets or include artist proofs, but it is a slight numerical discrepancy between text and object.