Description: YOU ARE PURCHASING: Ai Weiwei Limited Edition Umbrella for Teatro dell’Opera di Roma (Black) These limited edition umbrellas were designed by Ai Weiwei, on the occasion of his 2022 directorial debut of Puccini's Turandot, in Rome. He not only directed the opera, but also designed the sets, the costumes, and the videos of the new production realized for the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. Each umbrella is signed by the artist. There are 219 black and 274 white available for this sale. Item Details: Artist: Ai Weiwei Title: Umbrella with a Hole Year: 2019 Media (Canopy): Screen printing on 210T polyester Media (Shaft, handle, and ribs): Fiberglass, metal, and rubber-coated plastic Dimensions: 33 1/2 x 41 inches (height x diameter opened) (85 x 104 cm) Editions: 600 (black & white umbrellas), Numbered in permanent white ink on the tie wrap Signature: "Ai Weiwei" in permanent white ink on the exterior umbrella canopy A signed Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each umbrella. 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Price: 699 USD
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
End Time: 2024-11-11T00:00:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Ai Weiwei
Signed By: Ai Weiwei
Signed: Yes
Color: Black
Title: Umbrella with a Hole
Dimensions: 33 1/2 x 41 inches (height x diameter opened)
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Type: Umbrella
Year of Production: 2019
Editions: 600 (black & white umbrellas)
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
COA Issued By: Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and Signed by Ai Weiwei
Features: Limited Edition
Production Technique: Screen Printing