"Self Portrait as St. Stephano (a reinterpretation of the martydrom of St. Stephano) Oil and collage on panel, in handmade frame. Signed at bottom right. 15 1/2 x 11 1/2".

"A glorified self portrait as the saint being struck by a stone with a 'new age' twist, the stone is Rose Quartz, the stone for love and romance. This painting is from a small series retelling religious stories in a new context." Joe Raddoccia 1992, an excerpt from a letter discussing the painting in correspondence with the decedent of the estate. Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Art has not been examined outside of the frame unless otherwise stated.

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