Orfeo Tamburi (1910-1994) - Auguri
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Original illustrated greeting card by Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994), dated Christmas 1964, titled Auguri, with a hand-signed front and a handwritten dedication inside, in blue and red, using pastel and wax pastel techniques, closed size 16 × 14 cm, in excellent condition.
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A detailed illustrated greeting card attributed to Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994), an Italian artist known for his painting and graphic output.
On the front there is a figurative composition in blue and red, depicting a face and two hands, with the signature “Tamburi” in pencil in the lower right corner.
Inside there is a handwritten dedication dated “Natale ’64”, with reference to the year 1965 and signed with the name Orfeo Tamburi and a second given name.
The dedication reads:
“Natale ’64 – Per un migliore 1965 dai vostri affezionati Orfeo Tamburi e Renée”
Interesting archival document tied to the artist, preserved in its original form as a folding greeting card.
Artist: Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994)
Typology: illustrated greeting card
Dated: Christmas 1964
Signature: “Tamburi” in pencil on the front
Dedication: handwritten inside
Closed dimensions: 16 × 14 cm
Support: paper
Image technique: graphic technique/color printing, not further identified
Colors: blue and red
Conditions: good overall condition compatible with age; slight signs and natural patina of the paper visible in the photographs.
The photographs show the front, back, and interior of the card and constitute an integral part of the description.
A detailed illustrated greeting card attributed to Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994), an Italian artist known for his painting and graphic output.
On the front there is a figurative composition in blue and red, depicting a face and two hands, with the signature “Tamburi” in pencil in the lower right corner.
Inside there is a handwritten dedication dated “Natale ’64”, with reference to the year 1965 and signed with the name Orfeo Tamburi and a second given name.
The dedication reads:
“Natale ’64 – Per un migliore 1965 dai vostri affezionati Orfeo Tamburi e Renée”
Interesting archival document tied to the artist, preserved in its original form as a folding greeting card.
Artist: Orfeo Tamburi (1910–1994)
Typology: illustrated greeting card
Dated: Christmas 1964
Signature: “Tamburi” in pencil on the front
Dedication: handwritten inside
Closed dimensions: 16 × 14 cm
Support: paper
Image technique: graphic technique/color printing, not further identified
Colors: blue and red
Conditions: good overall condition compatible with age; slight signs and natural patina of the paper visible in the photographs.
The photographs show the front, back, and interior of the card and constitute an integral part of the description.
Details
Artist
Orfeo Tamburi (1910-1994)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Auguri
Technique
Crayon, Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1964
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, Red, White
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Weight
10 g
Depiction/theme
Religion
Style
Contemporary
Period
1960-1970
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