Mario Schifano (1934-1998) - Paesaggio TV
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Mario Schifano’s Paesaggio TV, a mixed-media work on a photograph, original edition dated 1990–1997, 15 × 10 cm, in black, blue, yellow and red, signed by hand and in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
Mario Schifano - TV Landscape (Helicopter) - Mixed media on photograph - 1990-1997
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Mario Schifano (Italy)
Title of the work: "TV Landscape"
Period: 1990-1997
Technique and materials: Mixed media (enamel) on photograph.
Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm.
Signature: Signed on the back.
Frame: No.
Conditions: Excellent. No damage, no restoration, untouched work and never framed (the photographs are an integral part of the description).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Official archival certificate issued by the MS Multistudio Foundation. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
Exhibitions: The work has been part of the exhibition cycle "Selected Works - December 2025" at the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca.
Publications: Catalog of the Show "Selected Works - 01-31.11 2025", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, 2003. It should be noted that the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We present at auction a splendid and extremely rare "TV Landscape" created by Mario Schifano, an undisputed genius and standout figure of Italian and international Pop Art.
The work, entitled "TV Landscape (Helicopter)" and executed between 1990 and 1997, represents one of the most iconic expressions of the artist's visual and media inquiry. Schifano, always obsessed with the continuous flow of television images, used to compulsively photograph the TV screen and then physically intervene on the photographic print with enamels and acrylic paints.
BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mario Schifano (Homs, 1934 – Rome, 1998) was a painter, filmmaker and a central figure of Italian and European art in the second half of the 20th century. A leading exponent of the Piazza del Popolo School (alongside Franco Angeli and Tano Festa), Schifano is unanimously regarded as the soul of Pop Art in Italy, while having always distinguished himself with a deeply material, gestural painting and a completely European and personal approach to modern themes.
After an debut tied to informal painting and the famous "monochrome" works, Schifano began to incorporate fragments of urban reality, advertising logos (Coca-Cola, Esso), road signs and stylized landscapes into his works. A volcanic, cosmopolitan and tormented artist, he collaborated with intellectuals, musicians (such as the Rolling Stones) and writers, becoming a cultural icon in every sense. From the 1970s and 1980s his attention shifted almost obsessively toward new media, especially television and photography, which became the new “nature” to be portrayed and reinterpret
He has exhibited in the most important global institutions, participating in numerous editions of the Venice Biennale and Kassel. His works are held in major international museums, from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the MoMA in New York, and his figure is now historicized as one of the greatest innovative geniuses of contemporary art.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, custom-reinforced packaging designed to preserve the complete integrity of the photograph during transit, safe from shocks, bending and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. For the total assurance of the client, shipping insurance is mandatory for this item.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): For buyers outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time needed to obtain the Certificate of Free Circulation (Export License) from MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, requestable by sending your details at the time of auction).
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 TranslateMario Schifano - TV Landscape (Helicopter) - Mixed media on photograph - 1990-1997
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Mario Schifano (Italy)
Title of the work: "TV Landscape"
Period: 1990-1997
Technique and materials: Mixed media (enamel) on photograph.
Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm.
Signature: Signed on the back.
Frame: No.
Conditions: Excellent. No damage, no restoration, untouched work and never framed (the photographs are an integral part of the description).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Official archival certificate issued by the MS Multistudio Foundation. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
Exhibitions: The work has been part of the exhibition cycle "Selected Works - December 2025" at the Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca.
Publications: Catalog of the Show "Selected Works - 01-31.11 2025", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, 2003. It should be noted that the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the PHOTOCOPY will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We present at auction a splendid and extremely rare "TV Landscape" created by Mario Schifano, an undisputed genius and standout figure of Italian and international Pop Art.
The work, entitled "TV Landscape (Helicopter)" and executed between 1990 and 1997, represents one of the most iconic expressions of the artist's visual and media inquiry. Schifano, always obsessed with the continuous flow of television images, used to compulsively photograph the TV screen and then physically intervene on the photographic print with enamels and acrylic paints.
BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mario Schifano (Homs, 1934 – Rome, 1998) was a painter, filmmaker and a central figure of Italian and European art in the second half of the 20th century. A leading exponent of the Piazza del Popolo School (alongside Franco Angeli and Tano Festa), Schifano is unanimously regarded as the soul of Pop Art in Italy, while having always distinguished himself with a deeply material, gestural painting and a completely European and personal approach to modern themes.
After an debut tied to informal painting and the famous "monochrome" works, Schifano began to incorporate fragments of urban reality, advertising logos (Coca-Cola, Esso), road signs and stylized landscapes into his works. A volcanic, cosmopolitan and tormented artist, he collaborated with intellectuals, musicians (such as the Rolling Stones) and writers, becoming a cultural icon in every sense. From the 1970s and 1980s his attention shifted almost obsessively toward new media, especially television and photography, which became the new “nature” to be portrayed and reinterpret
He has exhibited in the most important global institutions, participating in numerous editions of the Venice Biennale and Kassel. His works are held in major international museums, from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the MoMA in New York, and his figure is now historicized as one of the greatest innovative geniuses of contemporary art.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, custom-reinforced packaging designed to preserve the complete integrity of the photograph during transit, safe from shocks, bending and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast and secure shipment via express courier. For the total assurance of the client, shipping insurance is mandatory for this item.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): For buyers outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time needed to obtain the Certificate of Free Circulation (Export License) from MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, requestable by sending your details at the time of auction).
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
Mario Schifano (1934-1998)
Sold with frame
No
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Paesaggio TV
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
Height
10 cm
Width
15 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Pop Art
Period
1990-2000
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