Remo Brindisi (1918-1996) - 3 acqueforti

Remo Brindisi (Rome, 1918 – Lido di Spina, 1996) was one of the most important protagonists of Italian art in the second half of the 20th century. Painter, etcher and tireless experimenter, he developed a strongly personal expressive research, characterized by a figurative language in continual evolution, capable of combining emotional intensity and refined graphic sensibility.

The lot offered by Corrado Bongiovanni brings together three original etchings, all untitled, printed on elegant Rosaspina Fabriano paper for artistic engraving by Luciano Bongiovanni, a master printer active for many Italian artists of the second half of the 20th century. The quality of the printing and of the paper effectively convey the richness of the etched mark and the depth of the blacks, features that fully enhance Brindisi’s graphic language.

The first work is a Proof of State (P.d.S.). The sheet measures 25 × 35 cm, while the printed image measures 14.5 × 19.5 cm. It has a slight crease in the upper left corner, a minor defect that does not interfere with reading the image.

The second etching is a Proof of the Artist (P.A.). The sheet measures 20 × 20 cm, with an image printed at 11 × 9 cm. This is a edition of particular collectible interest, traditionally intended for the artist and produced before the final edition.

Completing the lot is the third numbered etching XVII/XXV. The sheet measures 24.5 × 35 cm, while the printed image measures 13.5 × 19 cm. There is a slight crease along the lower left edge, also limited to the margin and lacking any effect on viewing the work.

The signatures, the numbers and the editorial annotations are those visible in the attached photographs.

The works come from Corrado Bongiovanni’s private collection, built over time through Luciano Bongiovanni’s activity as a master printer. There are no certificates of authenticity or other documentation, but the direct provenance from the family collection represents a particularly interesting historical and collecting element.

Overall, the condition can be defined as good. The paper retains a good overall freshness; there are physiological and light signs of aging, with mild yellowing and the slight edge creases described for two of the works. These imperfections do not compromise either the aesthetic quality or the legibility of the engravings and are fully compatible with the nature and age of the prints.

Proofs and artist proofs traditionally constitute the most sought-after part of the copperplate production, as they document the stages preceding the final edition and are normally available in very limited quantities. The presence, in the same lot, of a Proof of State, a Proof of the Artist, and a copy belonging to a small numbered edition makes this group particularly interesting for both the collector of Italian graphic art and anyone wishing to deepen Brindisi’s engraving activity.

The works will be carefully protected with acid-free paper, rigid boards and professional packaging, to ensure maximum safety during transport.