Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Untitled
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Original marker drawing on paper by Italian artist Antonio Sciacca (born 1957), Untitled, executed entirely in marker on artist's paper, hand-signed in the lower left and accompanied by an autographed dedication on the reverse; a figurative expressionist portrait with a frontal face and a fruits motif in the lower left, on paper 49.5 × 34 cm, in very good condition, dating from the 1990s.
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Antonio Sciacca (1957) – Original Marker Drawing on Paper
Original artwork by the Italian artist Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957), executed entirely in marker on artist's paper.
The artwork is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner and is also accompanied by an autographed dedication on the reverse, included as part of the lot. The photographs show the front and reverse of the artwork, as well as the dedication, providing complete documentation of the piece.
This is a figurative drawing of an expressionist character, constructed through a highly dominant linear language. The female figure does not seek a naturalistic representation, but rather a formal synthesis in which volume is achieved through the very network of lines rather than by means of traditional modelling with light and shadow.
The composition is organised around a frontal portrait, slightly offset by the presence of a group of fruits in the lower left corner, which act as a visual counterbalance and provide stability to the overall composition.
The drawing is constructed almost exclusively through:
• continuous lines;
• broken lines;
• superimposed strokes;
• variations in line density.
The second colour (sepia-orange) separates planes, reinforces selected volumes and creates visual depth.
The economy of means is remarkable: using only two colours and a highly confident line, the artist succeeds in defining the face, hands, hair, clothing and the depicted fruits without resorting to painterly effects.
Formally, the artwork belongs to a contemporary figurative language in which expressionist elements coexist with a certain symbolic component, deliberately moving away from the academic portrait tradition.
The paper is in very good overall condition. The composition remains fully intact and no significant damage is visible that would compromise its stability or proper appreciation.
Paper dimensions: 49.5 × 34 cm.
NOTE: The artwork is presented in a simple frame used exclusively as a protective support to keep the paper perfectly flat during storage and transportation. The frame has no artistic or commercial value, contains no glass, and should be regarded solely as a protective support intended to ensure that the artwork reaches its new owner in the best possible condition.
**The photographs form an integral part of the description.**
Antonio Sciacca (1957) – Original Marker Drawing on Paper
Original artwork by the Italian artist Antonio Sciacca (Catania, 1957), executed entirely in marker on artist's paper.
The artwork is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner and is also accompanied by an autographed dedication on the reverse, included as part of the lot. The photographs show the front and reverse of the artwork, as well as the dedication, providing complete documentation of the piece.
This is a figurative drawing of an expressionist character, constructed through a highly dominant linear language. The female figure does not seek a naturalistic representation, but rather a formal synthesis in which volume is achieved through the very network of lines rather than by means of traditional modelling with light and shadow.
The composition is organised around a frontal portrait, slightly offset by the presence of a group of fruits in the lower left corner, which act as a visual counterbalance and provide stability to the overall composition.
The drawing is constructed almost exclusively through:
• continuous lines;
• broken lines;
• superimposed strokes;
• variations in line density.
The second colour (sepia-orange) separates planes, reinforces selected volumes and creates visual depth.
The economy of means is remarkable: using only two colours and a highly confident line, the artist succeeds in defining the face, hands, hair, clothing and the depicted fruits without resorting to painterly effects.
Formally, the artwork belongs to a contemporary figurative language in which expressionist elements coexist with a certain symbolic component, deliberately moving away from the academic portrait tradition.
The paper is in very good overall condition. The composition remains fully intact and no significant damage is visible that would compromise its stability or proper appreciation.
Paper dimensions: 49.5 × 34 cm.
NOTE: The artwork is presented in a simple frame used exclusively as a protective support to keep the paper perfectly flat during storage and transportation. The frame has no artistic or commercial value, contains no glass, and should be regarded solely as a protective support intended to ensure that the artwork reaches its new owner in the best possible condition.
**The photographs form an integral part of the description.**
Details
Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Untitled
Technique
Felt-tip pen
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
49.5 cm
Width
34 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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