Ettore Illigrignani (1934) - Tetti Innevati

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

Splendid and imposing original painting by the well-known Italian painter Ettore "Illi" Grignani, an important and richly composed period piece from his most famous and historically sought-after line by collectors: the expanse of snow-covered roofs and perched farmhouses. The painting technique stands out for a refined geometric-cubist decomposition of forms, where the blankets of snow on the roofs, chimneys, and architectures fit together in a dense dynamic mosaic. The masterful use of cool tones and green and blue shades lends the entire scene a silent, poetic atmosphere with extraordinary decorative impact.

Artist: Ettore "Illi" Grignani (Italy)
Title / Subject: Snowy roofs (Snowy landscape / Village under the snow)
Year / Indicative period: 1970s
Technique and support: Oil on panel (or on stretched panel)

DIMENSIONS
Panel only / internal work: 100 x 45 cm (large panoramic format)
Total with frame: 122 x 68 cm
Notes on measurements: Work developed in a panoramic/horizontal format with broad breath, placed in an impressive mounting. Please refer to the splendid visual rendering in the photo compared to the footprint of the frame.

DETAILS AND PRESENTATION
Signature: Clearly signed on the front, bottom right, in dark cursive by the author ("E. Illi Grignani").
Edition: Unique work (original piece, not a print or a multiple).
Frame and setup: The painting is housed in a luxurious and monumental modern deep-cassette frame with a high-gloss black lacquer finish, completed by a generous dark contrasting mat. The arrangement, of excellent artisanal workmanship, enhances the brightness of the whites of the snow and doubles the scene’s presence, making it ready to hang in any prestigious interior. Equipped with protective glass.
Provenance: Italian private collection.

CONDITIONS AND SHIPMENT
Conditions: Excellent overall condition of both the painted surface, stable and without imperfections, and the rich glossy frame and protective glass (as extensively documented by the photographic gallery, which constitutes an integral part of the description).

Shipping:
Preferred local pickup, where possible.
The work will be shipped complete with its valuable frame and protected by glass. The artwork will be shipped complete with its valuable frame and protected by glass. Packaging will be professionally and custom-made, using protective materials (bubble wrap, expanded polystyrene, and high-thickness sturdy cardboard or wood) to guarantee total integrity of the painting during transport.
Transport costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Fully trackable and insured shipping.