Paolo Baratella (1935-2025) - Retrovisore
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Paolo Baratella, Retrovisore, a 2013 mixed-media work on canvas with photographic collage, signed by hand, in an original edition, measuring 80 by 60 cm and in good condition from Italy.
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Paolo Baratella - ST (Rearview Mirror) - Mixed media and photographic transfer on canvas - 2013
OPERA DETAILS
Artist: Paolo Baratella (Italy)
Title of the work: "Untitled (Rearview Mirror)"
Era: 2013
Technique and materials: Mixed media and photographic transfer on canvas.
Signature: Signed and dated on the back.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 x 2 cm.
Condition: Excellent. No damage, no restorations, slight imperfections of the frame (nothing that compromises the beauty of the work). The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Frame: Framed-less (designed to be displayed without).
DOCUMENTATION
Artist's certificate of authenticity on photograph. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
EXHIBITIONS
"Selected Works - November 2025", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a representative, high-quality work by Paolo Baratella. Our gallery has long-standing dealings with the Master’s work, which has been showcased in various collective, thematic, and survey exhibitions.
Dating from 2013, the piece fits perfectly into the coherent visual itinerary of an artist of fundamental importance in the Pop and Social/Protest Art contexts since the 1960s. Paolo Baratella was an “oppose-the-system” artist, a true activist who pursued his career and expressive research in this precise direction, always combining political commitment with rigorous composition.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST
Paolo Baratella (Bologna, 1935 - Lucca, 2025) was a prominent figure in Italian contemporary art and social inquiry. The Master boasts an outstanding institutional exhibition record, including four participations in the Venice Biennale (including 1972, 1989 and 2011), appearances at the Milan Biennale (1974 and 1994) and the Quadriennale of Rome (1986 and 1999).
His works, characterized by a powerful figurative style and a constant critical reinterpretation of images, are today housed in major European museums and private collections of great prestige, confirming the historical value and lasting relevance of his visual message.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and tailor-made reinforced packaging designed to preserve the total integrity of the work during transit, protected from shocks, creases, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipping via express courier.
Notes on Shipping: Shipping costs, which may seem slightly higher than average, reflect the special care we devote to packaging and to choosing reliable couriers. The delivery times indicated on the platform are approximate. We generally ship within the indicated terms, sometimes even earlier. However, during peak periods or if there are issues (e.g., strikes), shipments may slip by a few days. In such cases, we usually keep the buyer constantly informed about the order status and have the package ready to be shipped on the first available business day. If the shipment falls on a Friday, we postpone shipping to Monday to avoid risky storage at warehouses over the weekend.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): For buyers resident outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time needed to obtain the Free Movement Certificate (Export License) from MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, obtainable by sending your details at the time of auctioning the lot).
Frames and glass: The frame, if present, is part of the sale but should be considered a complimentary addition, so no claims regarding its condition will be accepted. The conditions are always exhaustively indicated in the description. If there is glass, it will be included in the sale only if the lot is picked up in person at our gallery. If shipping, the glass is always removed and should never be considered included in the sale.
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 TranslatePaolo Baratella - ST (Rearview Mirror) - Mixed media and photographic transfer on canvas - 2013
OPERA DETAILS
Artist: Paolo Baratella (Italy)
Title of the work: "Untitled (Rearview Mirror)"
Era: 2013
Technique and materials: Mixed media and photographic transfer on canvas.
Signature: Signed and dated on the back.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 x 2 cm.
Condition: Excellent. No damage, no restorations, slight imperfections of the frame (nothing that compromises the beauty of the work). The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Frame: Framed-less (designed to be displayed without).
DOCUMENTATION
Artist's certificate of authenticity on photograph. Certificate of authenticity prepared by Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
EXHIBITIONS
"Selected Works - November 2025", Galleria d'Arte Piero Della Francesca, Arezzo.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
We offer at auction a representative, high-quality work by Paolo Baratella. Our gallery has long-standing dealings with the Master’s work, which has been showcased in various collective, thematic, and survey exhibitions.
Dating from 2013, the piece fits perfectly into the coherent visual itinerary of an artist of fundamental importance in the Pop and Social/Protest Art contexts since the 1960s. Paolo Baratella was an “oppose-the-system” artist, a true activist who pursued his career and expressive research in this precise direction, always combining political commitment with rigorous composition.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES AND CRITICISM ABOUT THE ARTIST
Paolo Baratella (Bologna, 1935 - Lucca, 2025) was a prominent figure in Italian contemporary art and social inquiry. The Master boasts an outstanding institutional exhibition record, including four participations in the Venice Biennale (including 1972, 1989 and 2011), appearances at the Milan Biennale (1974 and 1994) and the Quadriennale of Rome (1986 and 1999).
His works, characterized by a powerful figurative style and a constant critical reinterpretation of images, are today housed in major European museums and private collections of great prestige, confirming the historical value and lasting relevance of his visual message.
SHIPPING AND PACKING
Packaging: We guarantee professional, rigid, and tailor-made reinforced packaging designed to preserve the total integrity of the work during transit, protected from shocks, creases, and humidity.
Courier: Tracked, fast, and secure shipping via express courier.
Notes on Shipping: Shipping costs, which may seem slightly higher than average, reflect the special care we devote to packaging and to choosing reliable couriers. The delivery times indicated on the platform are approximate. We generally ship within the indicated terms, sometimes even earlier. However, during peak periods or if there are issues (e.g., strikes), shipments may slip by a few days. In such cases, we usually keep the buyer constantly informed about the order status and have the package ready to be shipped on the first available business day. If the shipment falls on a Friday, we postpone shipping to Monday to avoid risky storage at warehouses over the weekend.
Customs and Export (Extra-EU): For buyers resident outside the European Union, shipping may require the technical time needed to obtain the Free Movement Certificate (Export License) from MiC (Ministry of Culture). Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
Invoicing: Professional seller. The work will be accompanied by a tax receipt (or electronic invoice, obtainable by sending your details at the time of auctioning the lot).
Frames and glass: The frame, if present, is part of the sale but should be considered a complimentary addition, so no claims regarding its condition will be accepted. The conditions are always exhaustively indicated in the description. If there is glass, it will be included in the sale only if the lot is picked up in person at our gallery. If shipping, the glass is always removed and should never be considered included in the sale.
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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Edition
Original
Artist
Paolo Baratella (1935-2025)
Title of artwork
Retrovisore
Technique
Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2013
Condition
Good condition
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Social Realism
Period
1980-1990
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