Remo Squillantini (1920-1996) - Amiche
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Remo Squillantini's 1977 aquaforte on paper titled "Amiche", 35 × 25 cm, original edition of 90 numbered impressions, signed in pencil, preserved in its original folder and unframed, in excellent condition.
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Artist: Remo Squillantini (Italy)
Title of the work: "Amiche"
Year: 1977
Technique and materials: Etching on paper. A specimen preserved within its original portfolio. Work without a frame.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 cm (sheet) | 14.5 x 9.5 cm (plate impression).
Signature: Signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right. Edition at the lower left (limited edition of only 90 numbered copies).
Conditions: Excellent. Untoned paper and never framed, preserved in its original portfolio. No structural defects (photos are part of the description).
PROVENANCE
The work boasts direct provenance and absolute historical significance: it is indeed 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 master printer Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, active between Arezzo and the prestigious Urbino School of Printmaking. Our gallery collaborated directly with Master Squillantini, one of his reference galleries, and hosted a personal exhibition in 1977, in addition to producing various graphic works (engraving and lithographs).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Copy of the publication.
PUBLICATIONS
"Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca - Graphic Works", catalog edited 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 refined etching by Remo Squillantini, a keen and ironic observer of Italian society, famous for his grotesque and disenchanted portraits of provincial bourgeoisie.
The work, entitled "Amiche", perfectly encapsulates the stylistic signature of the Tuscan master. Through the skillful use of chiaroscuro and the engraved line, Squillantini captures a moment of daily life, a tight and intimate dialogue between two female figures, characterized by those soft, caricatured facial features that make his works unmistakable. It is a true slice of life, theatrical and somewhat melancholic, rendered with deep humanity.
The lot presents exceptional added value from a historical and collecting standpoint: the work is part of the historic Editions "Galleria d’Arte Pier Della Francesca" of Arezzo and was masterfully printed in the print shop by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi (trained at the famous Urbino Book School). The sheet is preserved in perfect condition within its original portfolio.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICS ON THE ARTIST
Remo Squillantini (Stia, Arezzo, 1920 – Florence, 1996) was an Italian painter, illustrator and engraver, known for his satirical, ironic, and deeply humane view of the “vices and virtues” of contemporary society, with particular attention to the Tuscan bourgeoisie.
After an early career dedicated to illustration (he worked for famous publishing houses and for the well-known weekly magazine "Il Giornalino"), from the 1970s he devoted himself entirely to painting and graphic art. His style, similar in sensitivity and causticity to artists like Mino Maccari and Franz Borghese, is distinguished by a thick painterly texture and a gallery of unmistakable characters: priests, lawyers, weepy ladies, café regulars and house girls. Squillantini exposes hypocrisy, vanity, and solitude of modern man, but always with a Tuscan indulgence and bonhomie, never turning to meanness.
A highly successful artist, he held numerous solo exhibitions across Italy, participated in major art reviews. His works, loved by the general public and collectors, are included in numerous public and private collections, keeping alive the memory of one of the most brilliant and original narrators of figurative art of the second half of the twentieth century.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and custom-reinforced packaging designed to preserve the complete integrity of the paper and the original portfolio during transit, protected from shocks, creases, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipment via express courier. To guarantee the buyer, this article includes mandatory shipment insurance.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): Any customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon request by sending your details at 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 TranslateArtist: Remo Squillantini (Italy)
Title of the work: "Amiche"
Year: 1977
Technique and materials: Etching on paper. A specimen preserved within its original portfolio. Work without a frame.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 cm (sheet) | 14.5 x 9.5 cm (plate impression).
Signature: Signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right. Edition at the lower left (limited edition of only 90 numbered copies).
Conditions: Excellent. Untoned paper and never framed, preserved in its original portfolio. No structural defects (photos are part of the description).
PROVENANCE
The work boasts direct provenance and absolute historical significance: it is indeed 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 master printer Giacomo Vaiani Lisi, active between Arezzo and the prestigious Urbino School of Printmaking. Our gallery collaborated directly with Master Squillantini, one of his reference galleries, and hosted a personal exhibition in 1977, in addition to producing various graphic works (engraving and lithographs).
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation: Certificate of authenticity issued by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca. Copy of the publication.
PUBLICATIONS
"Galleria d'Arte Pier Della Francesca - Graphic Works", catalog edited 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 refined etching by Remo Squillantini, a keen and ironic observer of Italian society, famous for his grotesque and disenchanted portraits of provincial bourgeoisie.
The work, entitled "Amiche", perfectly encapsulates the stylistic signature of the Tuscan master. Through the skillful use of chiaroscuro and the engraved line, Squillantini captures a moment of daily life, a tight and intimate dialogue between two female figures, characterized by those soft, caricatured facial features that make his works unmistakable. It is a true slice of life, theatrical and somewhat melancholic, rendered with deep humanity.
The lot presents exceptional added value from a historical and collecting standpoint: the work is part of the historic Editions "Galleria d’Arte Pier Della Francesca" of Arezzo and was masterfully printed in the print shop by Giacomo Vaiani Lisi (trained at the famous Urbino Book School). The sheet is preserved in perfect condition within its original portfolio.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICS ON THE ARTIST
Remo Squillantini (Stia, Arezzo, 1920 – Florence, 1996) was an Italian painter, illustrator and engraver, known for his satirical, ironic, and deeply humane view of the “vices and virtues” of contemporary society, with particular attention to the Tuscan bourgeoisie.
After an early career dedicated to illustration (he worked for famous publishing houses and for the well-known weekly magazine "Il Giornalino"), from the 1970s he devoted himself entirely to painting and graphic art. His style, similar in sensitivity and causticity to artists like Mino Maccari and Franz Borghese, is distinguished by a thick painterly texture and a gallery of unmistakable characters: priests, lawyers, weepy ladies, café regulars and house girls. Squillantini exposes hypocrisy, vanity, and solitude of modern man, but always with a Tuscan indulgence and bonhomie, never turning to meanness.
A highly successful artist, he held numerous solo exhibitions across Italy, participated in major art reviews. His works, loved by the general public and collectors, are included in numerous public and private collections, keeping alive the memory of one of the most brilliant and original narrators of figurative art of the second half of the twentieth century.
SHIPPING AND PACKAGING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and custom-reinforced packaging designed to preserve the complete integrity of the paper and the original portfolio during transit, protected from shocks, creases, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipment via express courier. To guarantee the buyer, this article includes mandatory shipment insurance.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): Any customs duties are the responsibility of the buyer.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, available upon request by sending your details at 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 TranslateDetails
Artist
Remo Squillantini (1920-1996)
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Amiche
Technique
Etching
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1977
Condition
Excellent 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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