Raffaele Palmieri (1988) - Waiting for Godot 2/2
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Raffaele Palmieri (1988) presents Waiting for Godot 2/2, an original oil painting in expressionist style, 30 cm high by 23 cm wide, signed, created in the United Kingdom in 2026, a portrait, sold by Agent, in excellent condition.
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Waiting for Godot 2/2 forms the second half of Raffaele Palmieri’s intimate two-part composition, portraying a quiet moment of suspended time. A seated figure waits beside an open laptop, absorbed in a private interval that feels both ordinary and strangely theatrical.
Palmieri’s loose, economical brushwork leaves the figures partially unresolved, allowing the warm ochre ground and softly articulated forms to carry a sense of atmosphere rather than narrative certainty. The restrained palette and deliberate simplicity give the scene an understated tension, balancing stillness with anticipation.
Presented alongside Waiting for Godot 1/2, the two works become a study in parallel presence. Together, they evoke the quiet rituals of contemporary life, where waiting can become its own form of experience.
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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.
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.
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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
Waiting for Godot 2/2 forms the second half of Raffaele Palmieri’s intimate two-part composition, portraying a quiet moment of suspended time. A seated figure waits beside an open laptop, absorbed in a private interval that feels both ordinary and strangely theatrical.
Palmieri’s loose, economical brushwork leaves the figures partially unresolved, allowing the warm ochre ground and softly articulated forms to carry a sense of atmosphere rather than narrative certainty. The restrained palette and deliberate simplicity give the scene an understated tension, balancing stillness with anticipation.
Presented alongside Waiting for Godot 1/2, the two works become a study in parallel presence. Together, they evoke the quiet rituals of contemporary life, where waiting can become its own form of experience.
—
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)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Agent
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Waiting for Godot 2/2
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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