Santicri - Dèjà-vu, Napoleone I sul trono imperiale

Santicri has participated in numerous internationally renowned art exhibitions. Among the most significant, in 2022 he exhibited his works at the prestigious Palazzo Grillo in Genoa, and in 2023 he attended the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, further increasing his visibility in both national and international contexts.
Santicri was recognized among the Best-Selling Artists of 2024 by Artmayeur, one of the most renowned platforms in the art world. In the same year, he was also listed among the top three most searched names on the Catawiki platform, another sign of the growing appreciation for his work. These recognitions highlight Santicri’s extraordinary talent and his increasing visibility in the contemporary art scene.

Santicri
Mixed media
Dimensions: 70x50x20 cm
Certificate of authenticity - hand-signed

One of a kind 1/1

Three-dimensional canvas

The artist seems to celebrate the history of art, blending the past and the present into a single work. The effect of the brush staying on the canvas creates a sense of continuity, almost as if the artistic past is emerging through the work of the contemporary artist.
The choice to use ancient paintings as the subject adds an additional level of conceptual complexity to the piece, suggesting a dialogue between tradition and innovation. This can lead the viewer to reflect on the meaning of art in the context of history and cultural evolution.
Ultimately, this canvas offers an intriguing and stimulating view of contemporary art, challenging conventions and inviting the audience to explore the relationship between past and present within the artistic realm.

The canvas work is mounted on a wooden frame, the brush is worked with acrylic paint to give the impression of a three-dimensional brushstroke.
The brush is securely attached to the canvas with screws.
The frame is not included with the canvas.

Works estimated by the auction house Setdart €4,500/€5,000

Insured shipping. The package is carefully packed,

The artist established himself in 2024 as one of the most sought-after names on Catawiki, placing himself just after icons like Kaws and Banksy. His art stands out in an exclusive context that includes other categories of excellence, such as Rolex, Lego, Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Eames, Macallan, Tintin, Cartier and Pokémon. A recognized talent not only for its creative value but also as one of the most promising investments of the year.

Born in 1992 in Macerata, in the Marche region, the Italian artist pursued a path that, between studies in Surveying and Architecture, led him to collaborate with a resin sculpture craftsman. There arose the increasingly strong need to find himself and unleash his creativity.
His works are sold worldwide, collaborating with galleries in Italy and Europe.
His art is widely appreciated and cannot be missing among collectors of street art and sculpture, pop art, contemporary art.
"It is never easy to classify one’s own art; I try to convey what my eyes see, my way of perceiving what surrounds me, and I rework it with a design that blends well with modern times: impactful and memorable."