Raffaele Palmieri (1988) - Waiting for Godot 1/2
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Waiting for Godot 1/2, an oil painting by Raffaele Palmieri (1988), signed and dated 2026, produced in the United Kingdom in an Expressionist style, depicting a portrait, measuring 30 cm high by 23 cm wide.
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Waiting for Godot 1/2 captures a suspended moment of quiet anticipation. A seated figure occupies the foreground, his posture composed yet inward, while a second figure appears beside him in the companion work. Together, the two paintings form a subtle dialogue between presence and absence, waiting and passing time.
Palmieri’s restrained palette of ochre, cream and muted brown creates an atmosphere of warmth and stillness, while his loose, expressive handling of paint gives the scene an almost cinematic quality. The figures appear caught between one moment and the next, evoking the timeless sense of uncertainty at the heart of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.
Presented as part of a pair, the work gains an additional dimension when viewed alongside Waiting for Godot 2/2. Each painting remains complete in itself, while together they create a wider narrative of companionship, distance and anticipation.
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Originally trained in architecture and interior design, Palmieri brings a unique sensitivity to painting, where structure gives way to intuition. Working exclusively in oil, he builds and disrupts his surfaces with natural pigments, revealing hidden layers that mirror the complexity of memory, identity and the subconscious.
Entirely self taught, his work quickly attracted critical attention, culminating in his selection for the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London just eight months after beginning his painting practice.
His portraits occupy a compelling space between observation and psychological enquiry, where each brushstroke becomes part of an evolving conversation between material, emotion and the human condition.
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Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Waiting for Godot 1/2 captures a suspended moment of quiet anticipation. A seated figure occupies the foreground, his posture composed yet inward, while a second figure appears beside him in the companion work. Together, the two paintings form a subtle dialogue between presence and absence, waiting and passing time.
Palmieri’s restrained palette of ochre, cream and muted brown creates an atmosphere of warmth and stillness, while his loose, expressive handling of paint gives the scene an almost cinematic quality. The figures appear caught between one moment and the next, evoking the timeless sense of uncertainty at the heart of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.
Presented as part of a pair, the work gains an additional dimension when viewed alongside Waiting for Godot 2/2. Each painting remains complete in itself, while together they create a wider narrative of companionship, distance and anticipation.
—
Originally trained in architecture and interior design, Palmieri brings a unique sensitivity to painting, where structure gives way to intuition. Working exclusively in oil, he builds and disrupts his surfaces with natural pigments, revealing hidden layers that mirror the complexity of memory, identity and the subconscious.
Entirely self taught, his work quickly attracted critical attention, culminating in his selection for the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London just eight months after beginning his painting practice.
His portraits occupy a compelling space between observation and psychological enquiry, where each brushstroke becomes part of an evolving conversation between material, emotion and the human condition.
⸻
Havisham & Co.
Havisham & Co. is a London-based fine art agency representing contemporary artists whose work engages with heritage, symbolism, and classical craftsmanship. The agency facilitates the placement of original artworks through curated sales, private transactions, and selected international auction platforms.
Instagram: @havishamco
Website: www.havishamco.com
Email: info@havishamco.com
International shipments may be subject to customs duties and import taxes, which are determined by local authorities and are the responsibility of the buyer.
Seller's Story
Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth. Havisham & Co. was founded on the belief that contemporary art can still carry a sense of heritage. Working from London, we collaborate closely with a small group of artists whose practices are informed by classical balance, symbolism, and material depth.
Instagram: havishamco
Details
Artist
Raffaele Palmieri (1988)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Waiting for Godot 1/2
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
23 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Expressionism
Period
2020+
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