Eugenio Mombelli (1950) - Itinerario Vitale

Lot title: Eugenio Mombelli -ITINERARIO VITALE- large mixed-media artwork (2000s) – frame and monograph included. Description of the artwork: Important and fascinating mixed-media work on canvas by the Italian artist and architect Eugenio Mombelli (1950). A leading figure in Italian Informal Art, he has been studied by historians of the caliber of Vittorio Sgarbi and Paolo Levi. The painting, entitled “Itinerario Vitale” and dating to the early 2000s, stands out for its extraordinary and rich exploration of materials, combining oil paint with thick layers of cement and inserts of micro-corrugated paper in different colors. The color palette has tremendous contemporary impact: delicate shades of ivory white, gray, taupe and dove gray dominate, broken at the center by a deep, powerful brushstroke in shades of bronze, rust and ochre. Artist: Eugenio Mombelli (1950) Title: Itinerario Vitale. Technique: Mixed media and materials on canvas (oil, micro-corrugated paper and cement). Style: Informal, contemporary/material art. Dimensions: Canvas only: 82 x 82 cm; with frame and mat: 92 x 92 cm. (Large format). Details on the reverse and authenticity: The back of the painting bears original handwritten inscriptions by the artist certifying its authenticity. Signed by the artist in black marker. Title of the artwork (Itinerario Vitale) Geometric scheme: the number 175 repeated 4 times to form a cross-shaped structure, typical of the cataloguing system and the structural background of the artist, an architect. Frame and presentation (included in the lot) The work is enhanced by an ivory-colored frame and an old-gold/bronze-colored mat, an elegant choice that highlights the painting’s central brushstroke. A comprehensive monograph on the artist will also be included. Condition and shipping: The artwork and frame are in excellent condition and will be professionally packaged and shipped by express courier with tracking.

Estimate:$663.49

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