Rafael Canogar (1935) - Liberación - Tribute to John Paul II Collection

Artwork Details:
Artist: Rafael Canogar (Spain, 1934).
Title: Liberación.
Technique: Original etching (Aguafuerte).
Dimensions: 47 cm x 40 cm.
Edition: 333/500. The etching is numbered and hand-signed by the artist.

Exceptional History and Provenance:
Papal Tribute: This engraving is an integral part of the historic XV Anniversary Collection. It was created by twelve internationally renowned painters to pay tribute to H.H. John Paul II on the fifteenth anniversary of his pontificate.

Exhibited at the Holy See: The artwork boasts an illustrious provenance, having been originally presented on October 17, 1995, in the Conference Room of the Vatican Typography. The etchings from this collection were proudly exhibited inside the Vatican itself.

Vatican Typography: The editorial elements accompanying each collection, such as the presentation folders, were printed using the exclusive Vatican Typography (Tipografía Vaticana).

Guarantee of Rarity: To ensure their total exclusivity as unique copies, the original printing plates were destroyed at the end of the stamping process. This act was officially recorded in a deed before a Notary of Vatican City.

Quality and Collector's Value:
The piece stands out for its exceptional printing quality. It features a thick, textured black stroke over subtle backgrounds, fully representative of Canogar's expressive and abstract power.

Due to both its artistic category and the historical milestone it represents, this piece offers an unbeatable opportunity for collectors and art investors. It is up for auction at a highly competitive price given its artistic features, the original signature, and the documented Vatican exhibition history of this limited edition.