Antonio Possenti (1933-2016) - Autoritratto
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Antonio Possenti, Autoritratto, an original aquaforte on paper from 1976, edition limited to 70 numbered and signed prints, sheet size 35 × 25 cm (plate 14.5 × 9.5 cm), in good condition and unframed.
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Antonio Possenti - Self-Portrait - Etching on paper - 1976
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Antonio Possenti (Italy)
Title of the Work: "Self-Portrait"
Epoch: 1976
Technique and materials: Etching on paper.
Work unframed.
Dimensions: Sheet 35 x 25 cm (size of the etched plate: 14.5 x 9.5 cm).
Signature: Signed bottom right. Limited edition of only 70 numbered and signed copies.
Frame: No
Conditions: Good. Image perfect, full margins, some signs of aging and small stains. No structural defects (photographs are part of the description).
provenance
The work boasts direct provenance and absolute historicity: it is in fact an original edition curated and published directly from our historic headquarters (Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo). The edition was produced by the skilled printer Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, active between Arezzo and the prestigious Urbino engraving school. Our gallery collaborated directly with Maestro Possenti, of whom it was a reference gallery, hosting a solo show in 1976, in addition to printing various graphic works (engravings and lithographs).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
PUBLICATIONS
"Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca - Graphic Works", catalog curated by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, Edizioni Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca, Arezzo, 1982. Please note that the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the photocopy will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a fine and intimate etching from 1976 by Antonio Possenti, one of the most loved, visionary and dreamlike painters of the contemporary Italian Figurative scene.
In this precious work, titled "Self-Portrait", the Lucca-born artist gazes at himself, giving us an intense, sincere image characterized by his unmistakable graphical style. The skilful bite of the etching, masterfully impressed on paper, enhances the delicacy of the line, the subtle textures and the chiaroscuro that animate the face, immersing it in that suspended, vaguely fairy-tale atmosphere that constitutes Possenti's inimitable stylistic signature.
The lot is of particular historical and collectors' interest for its unbreakable bond with our gallery: the work is part of the original editions of the "Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca", printed with technical mastery by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi (Arezzo/Urbino) in a strictly limited edition of only 70 copies. An absolute guarantee of provenance, authenticity and executive quality.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Possenti (Lucca, 1933 – Lucca, 2016) was an Italian painter and illustrator of extraordinary talent, famous for creating a magical visual universe, populated by fantastic bestiaries, literary characters, grotesque figures, and dreamlike atmospheres. Self-taught (after classical studies and a law degree), he began his career as a satirical draftsman and illustrator, soon discovering painting as his true vocation.
Deeply connected to his Lucca and imbued with literary culture, Possenti's language feeds on influences ranging from Chagall to metafisica painting, from surrealism to nineteenth-century illustration, reworked through an inexhaustible imagination and a keen sense of color and drawing. His canvases and precious graphics are real stages where jugglers, travelers, surreal animals, and childhood memories move.
Internationally renowned, during his prolific career he exhibited in the most prestigious Italian and international galleries, and participated in numerous editions of major institutional art exhibitions. He illustrated masterpieces of literature, and his works are today housed in prestigious public and private collections in Italy and abroad, confirming him as one of the most refined and poetic colorists of twentieth-century Italy.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and customized reinforced packing designed to preserve the complete integrity of the paper and the print’s impression during transit, protected from shocks, folds, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipping via express courier. To guarantee the client, we include shipping insurance for this item.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): Any customs duties are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon 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 TranslateAntonio Possenti - Self-Portrait - Etching on paper - 1976
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Artist: Antonio Possenti (Italy)
Title of the Work: "Self-Portrait"
Epoch: 1976
Technique and materials: Etching on paper.
Work unframed.
Dimensions: Sheet 35 x 25 cm (size of the etched plate: 14.5 x 9.5 cm).
Signature: Signed bottom right. Limited edition of only 70 numbered and signed copies.
Frame: No
Conditions: Good. Image perfect, full margins, some signs of aging and small stains. No structural defects (photographs are part of the description).
provenance
The work boasts direct provenance and absolute historicity: it is in fact an original edition curated and published directly from our historic headquarters (Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo). The edition was produced by the skilled printer Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, active between Arezzo and the prestigious Urbino engraving school. Our gallery collaborated directly with Maestro Possenti, of whom it was a reference gallery, hosting a solo show in 1976, in addition to printing various graphic works (engravings and lithographs).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Photocopy of the publication.
PUBLICATIONS
"Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca - Graphic Works", catalog curated by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, Edizioni Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca, Arezzo, 1982. Please note that the original catalog is NOT included in the sale. Only the photocopy will be attached.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a fine and intimate etching from 1976 by Antonio Possenti, one of the most loved, visionary and dreamlike painters of the contemporary Italian Figurative scene.
In this precious work, titled "Self-Portrait", the Lucca-born artist gazes at himself, giving us an intense, sincere image characterized by his unmistakable graphical style. The skilful bite of the etching, masterfully impressed on paper, enhances the delicacy of the line, the subtle textures and the chiaroscuro that animate the face, immersing it in that suspended, vaguely fairy-tale atmosphere that constitutes Possenti's inimitable stylistic signature.
The lot is of particular historical and collectors' interest for its unbreakable bond with our gallery: the work is part of the original editions of the "Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca", printed with technical mastery by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi (Arezzo/Urbino) in a strictly limited edition of only 70 copies. An absolute guarantee of provenance, authenticity and executive quality.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Possenti (Lucca, 1933 – Lucca, 2016) was an Italian painter and illustrator of extraordinary talent, famous for creating a magical visual universe, populated by fantastic bestiaries, literary characters, grotesque figures, and dreamlike atmospheres. Self-taught (after classical studies and a law degree), he began his career as a satirical draftsman and illustrator, soon discovering painting as his true vocation.
Deeply connected to his Lucca and imbued with literary culture, Possenti's language feeds on influences ranging from Chagall to metafisica painting, from surrealism to nineteenth-century illustration, reworked through an inexhaustible imagination and a keen sense of color and drawing. His canvases and precious graphics are real stages where jugglers, travelers, surreal animals, and childhood memories move.
Internationally renowned, during his prolific career he exhibited in the most prestigious Italian and international galleries, and participated in numerous editions of major institutional art exhibitions. He illustrated masterpieces of literature, and his works are today housed in prestigious public and private collections in Italy and abroad, confirming him as one of the most refined and poetic colorists of twentieth-century Italy.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and customized reinforced packing designed to preserve the complete integrity of the paper and the print’s impression during transit, protected from shocks, folds, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipping via express courier. To guarantee the client, we include shipping insurance for this item.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): Any customs duties are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon 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.
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Artist
Antonio Possenti (1933-2016)
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Autoritratto
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1976
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Black, White
Height
35 cm
Width
25 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Modern
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
No
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