Lucio Del Pezzo (1933-2020) - Composizione Geometrica dalla Serie dei "Casellari/Abachi" con elementi sagomati a rilievo, N. 48/99
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Lucio Del Pezzo's Composizione Geometrica dalla Serie dei "Casellari/Abachi" con elementi sagomati a rilievo, No. 48/99, a colour serigraph with embossed cut-out elements on thick artisanal paper, signed and numbered 48/99, in good condition, 143 cm high by 110 cm wide, from the 1970s, Pop Art, framed.
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The Sign Alphabet and Metaphysical Geometries of the great master of Italian Neo-avant-garde!
Large Measurements 110x130 cm
This extraordinary, elegant and highly collectible graphic work realized by Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020), one of the absolute protagonists of Italian and international art of the second half of the twentieth century (Group 58, Pop Art and New Objectivity), belongs to the famous cycle of the "Casellari" / "Abachi" in which the artist arranges in a rigorous, geometric grid a repertoire of primordial symbols, playful forms, and saturated chromatic elements (red, cobalt blue, ochre, violet, turquoise).
The combination between the thick-artisan paper print and the shaped elements applied gives a three-dimensional, magnetic sculptural impact.
Lucio Del Pezzo (Naples 1933 – Milan 2020), born in Naples, was among the founders of Group 58 together with Mario Persico and Guido Biasi. In the 1960s he moved to Paris, where he lived and worked for twenty years, tying himself to the prestigious Galerie Maeght and participating in the Venice Biennale (with a solo room in 1966) and the Milan Triennale.
His work fuses irony, geometric rigor, references to Metaphysical De Chirico and to Pop Art, transforming archaic objects and symbols into totems and casellari of conceptual art visually unmistakable.
Lucio Del Pezzo’s works appear in the permanent collections of the world’s most prestigious museums:
MoMA – Museum of Modern Art (New York)
Centre Pompidou / MNAM (Paris)
Guggenheim Museum (New York)
Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam)
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (GNAM) Rome
Museo del Novecento (Milan)
Stazione Materdei (Naples Metro – permanent installation)
In major auction houses, Del Pezzo’s large casellari and screen prints with collages of cut-out elements are present and command prices well over €15,000.
Technical Sheet
Artist: Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020)
Subject: Casellario / Geometric Composition
Technique: Color screen print with collage and raised-cutout elements on thick handmade paper with irregular margins
Edition: Esemplare 48/99
Signature and Numbering: Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower center by the artist
Conditions: Good preserved condition; see photos which are an integral part of the description
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateThe Sign Alphabet and Metaphysical Geometries of the great master of Italian Neo-avant-garde!
Large Measurements 110x130 cm
This extraordinary, elegant and highly collectible graphic work realized by Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020), one of the absolute protagonists of Italian and international art of the second half of the twentieth century (Group 58, Pop Art and New Objectivity), belongs to the famous cycle of the "Casellari" / "Abachi" in which the artist arranges in a rigorous, geometric grid a repertoire of primordial symbols, playful forms, and saturated chromatic elements (red, cobalt blue, ochre, violet, turquoise).
The combination between the thick-artisan paper print and the shaped elements applied gives a three-dimensional, magnetic sculptural impact.
Lucio Del Pezzo (Naples 1933 – Milan 2020), born in Naples, was among the founders of Group 58 together with Mario Persico and Guido Biasi. In the 1960s he moved to Paris, where he lived and worked for twenty years, tying himself to the prestigious Galerie Maeght and participating in the Venice Biennale (with a solo room in 1966) and the Milan Triennale.
His work fuses irony, geometric rigor, references to Metaphysical De Chirico and to Pop Art, transforming archaic objects and symbols into totems and casellari of conceptual art visually unmistakable.
Lucio Del Pezzo’s works appear in the permanent collections of the world’s most prestigious museums:
MoMA – Museum of Modern Art (New York)
Centre Pompidou / MNAM (Paris)
Guggenheim Museum (New York)
Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam)
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (GNAM) Rome
Museo del Novecento (Milan)
Stazione Materdei (Naples Metro – permanent installation)
In major auction houses, Del Pezzo’s large casellari and screen prints with collages of cut-out elements are present and command prices well over €15,000.
Technical Sheet
Artist: Lucio Del Pezzo (1933–2020)
Subject: Casellario / Geometric Composition
Technique: Color screen print with collage and raised-cutout elements on thick handmade paper with irregular margins
Edition: Esemplare 48/99
Signature and Numbering: Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower center by the artist
Conditions: Good preserved condition; see photos which are an integral part of the description
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Edition
Limited edition
Artist
Lucio Del Pezzo (1933-2020)
Title of artwork
Composizione Geometrica dalla Serie dei "Casellari/Abachi" con elementi sagomati a rilievo, N. 48/99
Technique
Silkscreen
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
143 cm
Width
110 cm
Style
Pop Art
Sold with frame
Yes
Period
1970-1980
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