Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Narciso Contaminato - XL format
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Narciso Contaminato - XL format, a 1995 oil on canvas by Antonio Sciacca from Italy, dated to the 1990-2000 period, measuring 120 × 100 cm, hand-signed in excellent condition.
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Title: Contaminated Narcissus
Artist: Antonio Sciacca
Year of Realization: 1995
Technique: Oil on canvas
Artistic Movement: Metropolismo
Dimensions: 120 x 100 cm
Condition: Excellent
The Myth and Atmospheric Contamination
"Contaminated Narcissus" is a unique, imposing, and deeply conceptual work by Master Antonio Sciacca, a prominent figure of the Metropolismo movement. Realized in 1995, the canvas offers a dramatic and contemporary rereading of the myth of Narcissus, exploring the influence of modernity and the urban environment on identity.
The composition, of significant dimensions (120 x 100 cm), dominates space and captivates the viewer with a scene of intense vulnerability. The young figure is captured bending toward his own reflection, but it is the air surrounding Narcissus that is invaded by a rain of bright blue color droplets. These are not tears or water, but external elements symbolizing the environmental and psychological contamination of the metropolis looming over the individual. The threatening influence is external and atmospheric, a modern poison that envelops the act of self-observation. The resulting reflection already appears altered, embodying alienation and the fragility of identity in the contemporary era.
This painterly and conceptual mastery makes the work a visual manifesto of Sciacca’s metropolitan poetics, emphasizing how the surrounding reality corrupts even the purest act of introspection.
Historical, Exhibition, and Market Value Relevance
This extraordinary work is not only a technical masterpiece but also a piece with a prestigious exhibition history. "Contaminated Narcissus" has been successfully exhibited in several contemporary art exhibitions in Europe between 1995 and the early 2000s, increasing its fame and critical recognition.
In the contemporary art circuit, unique works of this significance by Master Sciacca from that period were priced in the primary market up to 30 million of the old Lire.
"Contaminated Narcissus" is considered an ultra-rare work to find on the secondary market, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a museum-grade piece. For its historical and artistic characteristics and its imposing size, it represents a sound value investment with ongoing appreciation.
The work is complete with an authentic signature by the artist on a photograph with the master beside the work, accompanied by a certificate of guarantee. It is offered with professional, tracked, and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateTitle: Contaminated Narcissus
Artist: Antonio Sciacca
Year of Realization: 1995
Technique: Oil on canvas
Artistic Movement: Metropolismo
Dimensions: 120 x 100 cm
Condition: Excellent
The Myth and Atmospheric Contamination
"Contaminated Narcissus" is a unique, imposing, and deeply conceptual work by Master Antonio Sciacca, a prominent figure of the Metropolismo movement. Realized in 1995, the canvas offers a dramatic and contemporary rereading of the myth of Narcissus, exploring the influence of modernity and the urban environment on identity.
The composition, of significant dimensions (120 x 100 cm), dominates space and captivates the viewer with a scene of intense vulnerability. The young figure is captured bending toward his own reflection, but it is the air surrounding Narcissus that is invaded by a rain of bright blue color droplets. These are not tears or water, but external elements symbolizing the environmental and psychological contamination of the metropolis looming over the individual. The threatening influence is external and atmospheric, a modern poison that envelops the act of self-observation. The resulting reflection already appears altered, embodying alienation and the fragility of identity in the contemporary era.
This painterly and conceptual mastery makes the work a visual manifesto of Sciacca’s metropolitan poetics, emphasizing how the surrounding reality corrupts even the purest act of introspection.
Historical, Exhibition, and Market Value Relevance
This extraordinary work is not only a technical masterpiece but also a piece with a prestigious exhibition history. "Contaminated Narcissus" has been successfully exhibited in several contemporary art exhibitions in Europe between 1995 and the early 2000s, increasing its fame and critical recognition.
In the contemporary art circuit, unique works of this significance by Master Sciacca from that period were priced in the primary market up to 30 million of the old Lire.
"Contaminated Narcissus" is considered an ultra-rare work to find on the secondary market, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a museum-grade piece. For its historical and artistic characteristics and its imposing size, it represents a sound value investment with ongoing appreciation.
The work is complete with an authentic signature by the artist on a photograph with the master beside the work, accompanied by a certificate of guarantee. It is offered with professional, tracked, and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
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Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Narciso Contaminato - XL format
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1995
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
120 cm
Width
100 cm
Weight
5 kg
Style
Caravaggisti
Period
1990-2000
