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Bivaga (1972) - L’Oro del Liocorno
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Bivaga (1972) - L’Oro del Liocorno

“L’Oro del Liocorno” presents a young noblewoman bathed in warm, luminous gold, her presence poised between innocence and quiet majesty. Draped in an opulent gown that catches the light like molten metal, she rests her hand upon a small unicorn—symbol of purity, rarity, and the miraculous. The creature’s serene stillness mirrors her own introspective grace. Its pale coat glows softly against the rich amber tones around them, creating a visual dialogue between fragility and power, myth and humanity. Bivaga’s mastery of chiaroscuro elevates the scene into a timeless tableau where legend feels intimate, almost tangible. Every fold of fabric, every glint of pearl and gold, reinforces the painting’s central theme: the preciousness of what is rare, protected, and deeply cherished. ⸻ About the artist: Agatino Bivona, known artistically as Bivaga, was born in Biancavilla, Sicily, in 1972 and currently lives and works in Adrano. A pupil and close confidant of master Antonio Sciacca, Bivaga began his artistic journey at a young age and has spent over three decades refining his unmistakable visual language. His hyperrealistic portraits, rich in symbolism and emotional nuance, have been featured in major exhibitions in Italy and abroad. Celebrated in critical publications such as I Grandi Maestri (2009), and reviewed by prominent art critics like Nicola Villari and Alfredo Pasolino, Bivaga’s works are held in private collections across Europe, the United States, and Japan — carrying fragments of Sicilian elegance far beyond its borders. Full catalogue on www.BivagaStudio.com Instagram: @bivagastudio

No. 100182762

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Bivaga (1972) - L’Oro del Liocorno

Bivaga (1972) - L’Oro del Liocorno


“L’Oro del Liocorno” presents a young noblewoman bathed in warm, luminous gold, her presence poised between innocence and quiet majesty. Draped in an opulent gown that catches the light like molten metal, she rests her hand upon a small unicorn—symbol of purity, rarity, and the miraculous.

The creature’s serene stillness mirrors her own introspective grace. Its pale coat glows softly against the rich amber tones around them, creating a visual dialogue between fragility and power, myth and humanity.

Bivaga’s mastery of chiaroscuro elevates the scene into a timeless tableau where legend feels intimate, almost tangible. Every fold of fabric, every glint of pearl and gold, reinforces the painting’s central theme: the preciousness of what is rare, protected, and deeply cherished.



About the artist:
Agatino Bivona, known artistically as Bivaga, was born in Biancavilla, Sicily, in 1972 and currently lives and works in Adrano. A pupil and close confidant of master Antonio Sciacca, Bivaga began his artistic journey at a young age and has spent over three decades refining his unmistakable visual language. His hyperrealistic portraits, rich in symbolism and emotional nuance, have been featured in major exhibitions in Italy and abroad. Celebrated in critical publications such as I Grandi Maestri (2009), and reviewed by prominent art critics like Nicola Villari and Alfredo Pasolino, Bivaga’s works are held in private collections across Europe, the United States, and Japan — carrying fragments of Sicilian elegance far beyond its borders.

Full catalogue on www.BivagaStudio.com
Instagram: @bivagastudio

Final bid
€ 1,600
Caroline Bokobza
Expert
Estimate  € 3,000 - € 4,000

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