Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988) - Studio di carattere
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Pietro Annigoni, Studio di carattere, sanguigna on paper, 35 × 25 cm, 1974, hand-signed with a dedicatoria to Giulia and Giovanni Vaiani, original unframed work in excellent condition.
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Pietro Annigoni - Studio di carattere - Sanguigna su carta
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Pietro Annigoni (Italy)
Title of the work: "Studio di carattere"
Year: 1974
Technique: Red chalk on paper. Work without a frame.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 cm.
Signature: Bottom right, with date and dedications ad personam (dedicated to Giulia and Giovanni Vaiani, founders of the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, gallery where Annigoni exhibited in a solo show in 1974 (this sanguigna was left at that occasion).
Stamps: On the back, stamp of the old "Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca" of Arezzo, dating from the 1970s.
Condition: Excellent. No structural defects (photographs are an integral part of the description).
Framing: No frame: Work never framed, drawing detached from the Maestro Annigoni's album. Accompanied by a oily paper cover.
DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
Exhibitions: The work was part of the series "Prospettive d'Arte Contemporanea" at the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca in 2002.
Publications: Catalog of the Exhibition "Prospettive d'Arte Contemporanea", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, 2003. Please note the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a large-format sanguigna of superior quality by Pietro Annigoni, an Italian artist of international stature, universally regarded as one of the greatest masters of 20th-century figurative painting.
In this fascinating "Studio di carattere", the artist explores the expression and psychological intensity of the subject with his celebrated and incomparable drawing ability. The masterful use of sanguigna returns volume, light and shadow with vibrant realism, drawing from the great Italian Renaissance tradition and reinterpreting it with profound modern sensitivity.
To further adorn this extraordinary work is the historic link it shares with our venue: our Gallery has collaborated directly with the Master, organizing three of his solo exhibitions (in 1973, 1981 and 1987). This direct and lasting collaboration is a guarantee of an impeccable historical record, making the lot particularly sought after by the most discerning collectors. In particular, the dedication ad personam next to the Master’s signature demonstrates that this sanguigna is dedicated to Giulia and Giovanni Vaiani, founders of the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, a gallery where Annigoni exhibited in a solo show in 1974 (this sanguigna was left on that occasion).
BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES ON THE ARTIST
Pietro Annigoni (Milan, 1910 – Florence, 1988) was an Italian painter, fresco painter, engraver and medalist, celebrated worldwide for his extraordinary technical skill and firm defense of the great figurative tradition. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, in 1947 he, along with Gregorio Sciltian and the Bueno brothers, was among the signatories of the "Manifesto dei Pittori Moderni della Realtà", openly opposing the trends of abstraction and informal art to vindicate the importance of technical rigor, drawing and realism.
Blessed with drawing talent on a par with Renaissance masters, his fame quickly spread beyond Italy. Annigoni is universally known as "the painter of queens": among his most famous portraits are Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Princess Margaret, John F. Kennedy, Pope John XXIII and the Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba. His portrait of the British sovereign (1956) remains one of the most iconic and reproduced images of the twentieth century.
Alongside royal and high-society portraiture, Annigoni always maintained a deeply humanitarian vein, portraying the marginalized, wanderers, and still lifes, and he stood out for large cycles of frescoes (including those for Montecassino Monastery and for the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua). His works are today housed in the world's most important museums, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Vatican Museums, confirming him as a colossal figure of the 20th century.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packing: We guarantee professional, rigid and customized reinforcement packing, designed to preserve the paper's total integrity during transit, protected from shocks, folds and moisture.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. To guarantee the customer, this item includes mandatory shipping insurance.
Customs and Export (Non-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical times necessary to obtain the Certificate of Free Circulation (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 fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, available on request by sending your details at the time of auction of 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 TranslatePietro Annigoni - Studio di carattere - Sanguigna su carta
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Pietro Annigoni (Italy)
Title of the work: "Studio di carattere"
Year: 1974
Technique: Red chalk on paper. Work without a frame.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 cm.
Signature: Bottom right, with date and dedications ad personam (dedicated to Giulia and Giovanni Vaiani, founders of the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, gallery where Annigoni exhibited in a solo show in 1974 (this sanguigna was left at that occasion).
Stamps: On the back, stamp of the old "Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca" of Arezzo, dating from the 1970s.
Condition: Excellent. No structural defects (photographs are an integral part of the description).
Framing: No frame: Work never framed, drawing detached from the Maestro Annigoni's album. Accompanied by a oily paper cover.
DOCUMENTATION
Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
Exhibitions: The work was part of the series "Prospettive d'Arte Contemporanea" at the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca in 2002.
Publications: Catalog of the Exhibition "Prospettive d'Arte Contemporanea", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, 2003. Please note the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a large-format sanguigna of superior quality by Pietro Annigoni, an Italian artist of international stature, universally regarded as one of the greatest masters of 20th-century figurative painting.
In this fascinating "Studio di carattere", the artist explores the expression and psychological intensity of the subject with his celebrated and incomparable drawing ability. The masterful use of sanguigna returns volume, light and shadow with vibrant realism, drawing from the great Italian Renaissance tradition and reinterpreting it with profound modern sensitivity.
To further adorn this extraordinary work is the historic link it shares with our venue: our Gallery has collaborated directly with the Master, organizing three of his solo exhibitions (in 1973, 1981 and 1987). This direct and lasting collaboration is a guarantee of an impeccable historical record, making the lot particularly sought after by the most discerning collectors. In particular, the dedication ad personam next to the Master’s signature demonstrates that this sanguigna is dedicated to Giulia and Giovanni Vaiani, founders of the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, a gallery where Annigoni exhibited in a solo show in 1974 (this sanguigna was left on that occasion).
BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES ON THE ARTIST
Pietro Annigoni (Milan, 1910 – Florence, 1988) was an Italian painter, fresco painter, engraver and medalist, celebrated worldwide for his extraordinary technical skill and firm defense of the great figurative tradition. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, in 1947 he, along with Gregorio Sciltian and the Bueno brothers, was among the signatories of the "Manifesto dei Pittori Moderni della Realtà", openly opposing the trends of abstraction and informal art to vindicate the importance of technical rigor, drawing and realism.
Blessed with drawing talent on a par with Renaissance masters, his fame quickly spread beyond Italy. Annigoni is universally known as "the painter of queens": among his most famous portraits are Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Princess Margaret, John F. Kennedy, Pope John XXIII and the Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba. His portrait of the British sovereign (1956) remains one of the most iconic and reproduced images of the twentieth century.
Alongside royal and high-society portraiture, Annigoni always maintained a deeply humanitarian vein, portraying the marginalized, wanderers, and still lifes, and he stood out for large cycles of frescoes (including those for Montecassino Monastery and for the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua). His works are today housed in the world's most important museums, including the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Vatican Museums, confirming him as a colossal figure of the 20th century.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packing: We guarantee professional, rigid and customized reinforcement packing, designed to preserve the paper's total integrity during transit, protected from shocks, folds and moisture.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. To guarantee the customer, this item includes mandatory shipping insurance.
Customs and Export (Non-EU): For buyers residing outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical times necessary to obtain the Certificate of Free Circulation (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 fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, available on request by sending your details at the time of auction of 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.
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Artist
Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988)
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Studio di carattere
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1974
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Red, White
Height
35 cm
Width
25 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Classical
Period
1970-1980
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