Antonio Sciacca (1957) - Narciso Contaminato - XL format
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Narciso Contaminato, a 1995 oil on canvas by Antonio Sciacca, Italy, 120 x 100 cm, from the 1990s Caravaggisti period, original edition, hand-signed, in excellent condition, sold by Galleria.
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Contaminated Narcissus
Artist: Antonio Sciacca
Year of Completion: 1995
Technique: Oil on canvas
Artistic Movement: Metropolismo
Dimensions: 120 x 100 cm
Condition: Excellent
The Myth and Atmospheric Pollution
"Narciso Contaminated" is a unique, imposing, and profoundly conceptual work by Maestro Antonio Sciacca, a prominent artist of the Metropolismo movement. Created in 1995, the canvas offers a dramatic and contemporary reinterpretation of the myth of Narcissus, exploring the influence of modernity and the urban environment on identity.
The composition, of significant size (120 x 100 cm), dominates the space and captures the viewer with a scene of intense vulnerability. The young figure is caught in the act of leaning over their reflection, but it is the air surrounding Narcissus that is invaded by a rain of bright blue droplets. These are not tears or water, but external elements symbolizing the environmental and psychological 'contamination' of the metropolis looming over the individual. The threatening influence is external and atmospheric, a modern poison that envelops the act of self-observation. The resulting reflection appears already altered, embodying alienation and the fragility of identity in the contemporary era.
This pictorial and conceptual mastery makes the work a visual manifesto of Sciacca's metropolitan poetics, highlighting how the surrounding reality corrupts even the purest acts of introspection.
Historical Relevance, Exhibition Value, and Market Value
This extraordinary work is not only a technical masterpiece but also a piece with a history of prestigious exhibitions. 'Narciso Contaminato' was successfully displayed in various contemporary art exhibitions across Europe from 1995 to the early 2000s, enhancing its fame and critical recognition.
In the contemporary art circuit, unique works of this significance by Maestro Sciacca from that period were valued in the primary market at up to 30 million old Lire.
"Narciso Contaminato" is considered an ultra-rare work to find on the secondary market, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a museum piece. Due to its historical and artistic characteristics and its impressive size, it represents a secure investment of lasting value and constant appreciation.
The work, complete with an authentic signed by the master on a photograph with the master next to the work, accompanied by a certificate of guarantee. It is offered with professional, tracked, and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateContaminated Narcissus
Artist: Antonio Sciacca
Year of Completion: 1995
Technique: Oil on canvas
Artistic Movement: Metropolismo
Dimensions: 120 x 100 cm
Condition: Excellent
The Myth and Atmospheric Pollution
"Narciso Contaminated" is a unique, imposing, and profoundly conceptual work by Maestro Antonio Sciacca, a prominent artist of the Metropolismo movement. Created in 1995, the canvas offers a dramatic and contemporary reinterpretation of the myth of Narcissus, exploring the influence of modernity and the urban environment on identity.
The composition, of significant size (120 x 100 cm), dominates the space and captures the viewer with a scene of intense vulnerability. The young figure is caught in the act of leaning over their reflection, but it is the air surrounding Narcissus that is invaded by a rain of bright blue droplets. These are not tears or water, but external elements symbolizing the environmental and psychological 'contamination' of the metropolis looming over the individual. The threatening influence is external and atmospheric, a modern poison that envelops the act of self-observation. The resulting reflection appears already altered, embodying alienation and the fragility of identity in the contemporary era.
This pictorial and conceptual mastery makes the work a visual manifesto of Sciacca's metropolitan poetics, highlighting how the surrounding reality corrupts even the purest acts of introspection.
Historical Relevance, Exhibition Value, and Market Value
This extraordinary work is not only a technical masterpiece but also a piece with a history of prestigious exhibitions. 'Narciso Contaminato' was successfully displayed in various contemporary art exhibitions across Europe from 1995 to the early 2000s, enhancing its fame and critical recognition.
In the contemporary art circuit, unique works of this significance by Maestro Sciacca from that period were valued in the primary market at up to 30 million old Lire.
"Narciso Contaminato" is considered an ultra-rare work to find on the secondary market, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a museum piece. Due to its historical and artistic characteristics and its impressive size, it represents a secure investment of lasting value and constant appreciation.
The work, complete with an authentic signed by the master on a photograph with the master next to the work, accompanied by a certificate of guarantee. It is offered with professional, tracked, and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
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Artist
Antonio Sciacca (1957)
Sold with frame
No
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Narciso Contaminato - XL format
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Year
1995
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
120 cm
Width
100 cm
Weight
5 kg
Style
Caravaggisti
Period
1990-2000
