Giuseppe Amadio (1944) - Banto
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Giuseppe Amadio, “Banto”, a sculpture in wood with copper and glass elements dating from 1982, measuring 27 × 15.5 × 3 cm and weighing 781 g, signed and in excellent condition.
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Giuseppe Amadio - Banto - Sculpture in wood, copper and glass - 1982
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Giuseppe Amadio (Italy)
Title of the work: "Banto"
Era: 1982
Technique and materials: Sculpture in eighteenth-century wood, copper sheet and colored glass.
Signature: Signature, year and technique engraved on the back.
Dimensions: 27 x 15.5 x 3 cm.
Weight: 781 g.
Conditions: Excellent. No structural defects (the photographs are an integral part of the description).
DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of authenticity on photograph, affixed to the flyer of the first exhibition in which the work was displayed. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
EXHIBITIONS
"Giuseppe Amadio - The Quest for the I/O", solo exhibition, Galleria La Loggia of Sansepolcro.
"Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Catalogue of the Show "Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo. Please note that the original catalogue is NOT included in the sale. Only a PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We are offering at auction a beautiful sculpture representing a rare and excellent historical work by Giuseppe Amadio, an artist historically recognized with international stature.
The work, titled "Banto" and dated 1982, sits in a fundamental and highly sought-after period of his production, historical and preceding his more famous and commercial phase related to his refractive picture panels. The sculpture stands out for a refined and skilled material assemblage: the warmth and memory of an ancient fragment of eighteenth-century wood dialog with copper lamina inserts and luminous colored glasses, creating an art object with a strong archaic flavor yet extremely modern.
It is a unique piece of最高 quality, ideal for collectors who want to historicize the maestro's path. The work comes directly from Galleria d'Arte La Loggia in Sansepolcro, and was exhibited in a solo show by the artist in the same gallery. Additionally, it has been exhibited in a recent thematic event in our gallery, which consistently features Giuseppe Amadio's work.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITIC QUOTES ABOUT THE ARTIST
Giuseppe Amadio (Todi, 1944) is a Italian artist of utmost relevance in the international contemporary scene. His training is profoundly marked by a crucial experience: for over twenty years he was the assistant of the great master of Italian abstraction Piero Dorazio. From this alliance he absorbed strict compositional rigor and attention to color, developing a completely autonomous and original formal and material language.
If today Amadio is universally known for his rigorous monocrome extroflexions on canvas, his exploration in the 1970s and 1980s was intensely focused on sculpture and assemblage, experimenting with woods, metals and resins.
The Maestro boasts a high-profile exhibition history. His ongoing collaborations with prestigious Italian and foreign galleries (with a very strong presence in the American market), together with participation in public and private institutional exhibitions and top international salons—culminating in participation in the 59th Venice Biennale—definitely confirm his central role and constant appreciation in the Contemporary Art market.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, tailor-made packaging. Packing costs reflect the use of artisanal methods and special anti-shock materials, essential to adequately protect the sculpture’s structure, glass and laminates during transit.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. To fully guarantee the customer, insurance on the shipment is mandatory for this item.
Customs and Export (Non-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time to obtain the Export License from the MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, available on request by sending your details at the time of auctioning the lot).
Seller's Story
Piero Della Francesca Art Gallery - Modern and Contemporary Art since 1969
Founded in Arezzo in 1969, the Piero Della Francesca Art Gallery is today one of the oldest galleries in Europe.
Throughout its history it has organized exhibitions by great masters of the 20th century and contemporary artists, becoming a reference point for all art enthusiasts.
Among the first galleries to operate online, it has been active on Catawiki for nearly ten years and is known on the platform for the variety of works it presents.
Translated by Google TranslateGiuseppe Amadio - Banto - Sculpture in wood, copper and glass - 1982
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Giuseppe Amadio (Italy)
Title of the work: "Banto"
Era: 1982
Technique and materials: Sculpture in eighteenth-century wood, copper sheet and colored glass.
Signature: Signature, year and technique engraved on the back.
Dimensions: 27 x 15.5 x 3 cm.
Weight: 781 g.
Conditions: Excellent. No structural defects (the photographs are an integral part of the description).
DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of authenticity on photograph, affixed to the flyer of the first exhibition in which the work was displayed. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
EXHIBITIONS
"Giuseppe Amadio - The Quest for the I/O", solo exhibition, Galleria La Loggia of Sansepolcro.
"Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Catalogue of the Show "Selected Works - Spring 2026", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo. Please note that the original catalogue is NOT included in the sale. Only a PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We are offering at auction a beautiful sculpture representing a rare and excellent historical work by Giuseppe Amadio, an artist historically recognized with international stature.
The work, titled "Banto" and dated 1982, sits in a fundamental and highly sought-after period of his production, historical and preceding his more famous and commercial phase related to his refractive picture panels. The sculpture stands out for a refined and skilled material assemblage: the warmth and memory of an ancient fragment of eighteenth-century wood dialog with copper lamina inserts and luminous colored glasses, creating an art object with a strong archaic flavor yet extremely modern.
It is a unique piece of最高 quality, ideal for collectors who want to historicize the maestro's path. The work comes directly from Galleria d'Arte La Loggia in Sansepolcro, and was exhibited in a solo show by the artist in the same gallery. Additionally, it has been exhibited in a recent thematic event in our gallery, which consistently features Giuseppe Amadio's work.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITIC QUOTES ABOUT THE ARTIST
Giuseppe Amadio (Todi, 1944) is a Italian artist of utmost relevance in the international contemporary scene. His training is profoundly marked by a crucial experience: for over twenty years he was the assistant of the great master of Italian abstraction Piero Dorazio. From this alliance he absorbed strict compositional rigor and attention to color, developing a completely autonomous and original formal and material language.
If today Amadio is universally known for his rigorous monocrome extroflexions on canvas, his exploration in the 1970s and 1980s was intensely focused on sculpture and assemblage, experimenting with woods, metals and resins.
The Maestro boasts a high-profile exhibition history. His ongoing collaborations with prestigious Italian and foreign galleries (with a very strong presence in the American market), together with participation in public and private institutional exhibitions and top international salons—culminating in participation in the 59th Venice Biennale—definitely confirm his central role and constant appreciation in the Contemporary Art market.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, tailor-made packaging. Packing costs reflect the use of artisanal methods and special anti-shock materials, essential to adequately protect the sculpture’s structure, glass and laminates during transit.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. To fully guarantee the customer, insurance on the shipment is mandatory for this item.
Customs and Export (Non-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time to obtain the Export License from the MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, available on request by sending your details at the time of auctioning the lot).
Seller's Story
Piero Della Francesca Art Gallery - Modern and Contemporary Art since 1969
Founded in Arezzo in 1969, the Piero Della Francesca Art Gallery is today one of the oldest galleries in Europe.
Throughout its history it has organized exhibitions by great masters of the 20th century and contemporary artists, becoming a reference point for all art enthusiasts.
Among the first galleries to operate online, it has been active on Catawiki for nearly ten years and is known on the platform for the variety of works it presents.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Abstract
Material
Copper, Glass, Wood
Artist
Giuseppe Amadio (1944)
Title of artwork
Banto
Signature
Signed
Year
1982
Colour
Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
27 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
781 g
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