Pair of Vintage Carlo Parisi Framed Portrait Prints 1970s Mid-Century Art Set

A gorgeous, highly stylized pair of vintage 1970s mid-century modern portrait prints by the noted Italian artist Carlo Parisi (1924–2017).
Sold together as a matching set, this cohesive diptych features two highly detailed, expressive charcoal-style sketch reproductions capturing women with flowing, voluminous hair and serene, contemplative gazes. Both pieces showcase Parisi's signature classicizing, elegant aesthetic that defined mid-century European commercial illustration.
A FASCINATING PIECE OF VINTAGE ART LORE:
These specific mid-century Carlo Parisi prints carry a fantastic, quirky urban legend from the 1970s and 80s. A widespread "wives' tale" circulated that these portraits were cursed or magically fireproof! Because the prints were originally finished with a heavy, thick fire-retardant glossy sealer, firemen would occasionally discover them completely intact, face-down on the floor of burned-out houses after the hanging strings melted and dropped them safely. It adds an incredible conversation-starter history to the artwork!

These are genuine 1970s mid-century gallery presentation frames. Both prints are housed in beautiful, heavy black wood casings with gorgeous inner gold-gilt rope trim detailing. They are beautifully showcased using high-end layered beige linen-texture matting, a deep green secondary border, real glass, and fully dust-sealed backings. Both are fitted with professional hanging wire and are ready to hang immediately.
Item Details:

* Artist: Carlo Parisi (Italy, 1924–2017)
* Quantity: Complete matching pair (2 framed prints)
* Medium: Vintage fine-art offset lithograph prints on textured paper
* Signature: Parisi's signature "c. parisi" is printed in the plate on the lower-left corner of both pieces.
* Condition: The prints themselves are in immaculate condition behind the glass. The vintage black and gold frames show only very minimal, authentic display wear that enhances their genuine retro character.
* Frame Dimensions: 17 cm x 22.5 cm each (A fantastic, compact statement size perfect for a stacked gallery wall layout, hallway, or bedside styling!)