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biography
Mario Schifano (Homs, 1934 – Rome, 1998) was one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century and is considered the leading exponent of Italian Pop Art. Born in Libya to a Sicilian family, Schifano moved to Rome shortly after World War II, where he began his artistic career thanks to his father’s work as an archaeologist and restorer. His artistic training developed rapidly, with his first solo exhibition at the Galleria Appia Antica in Rome in 1959, which launched him onto the national and international art scene.
Schifano is known for his extremely varied and innovative production: painter, filmmaker, musician, and pioneer of new techniques, he was among the first in Italy to use computers to create artworks, anticipating digital trends. His style is characterized by large monochrome canvases, the use of numbers, letters, and advertising symbols, and the blending of painting, music, cinema, and photography. Famous works such as "Coca Cola" and "Esso" reflect his passion for pop culture and modern life. His eccentric personality and glamorous lifestyle made him an iconic figure of the 1960s and 1970s, often compared to Andy Warhol. Schifano’s prolific output and the apparent simplicity of his works have led to the widespread circulation of forgeries, especially after his death. For this reason, the Mario Schifano Foundation was established to authenticate, catalog, and preserve his artistic legacy. Schifano also designed record covers and collaborated with artists and intellectuals of his time, leaving an indelible mark on the history of contemporary Italian art.
Schifano is known for his extremely varied and innovative production: painter, filmmaker, musician, and pioneer of new techniques, he was among the first in Italy to use computers to create artworks, anticipating digital trends. His style is characterized by large monochrome canvases, the use of numbers, letters, and advertising symbols, and the blending of painting, music, cinema, and photography. Famous works such as "Coca Cola" and "Esso" reflect his passion for pop culture and modern life. His eccentric personality and glamorous lifestyle made him an iconic figure of the 1960s and 1970s, often compared to Andy Warhol. Schifano’s prolific output and the apparent simplicity of his works have led to the widespread circulation of forgeries, especially after his death. For this reason, the Mario Schifano Foundation was established to authenticate, catalog, and preserve his artistic legacy. Schifano also designed record covers and collaborated with artists and intellectuals of his time, leaving an indelible mark on the history of contemporary Italian art.
Past lots
Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
'Tutte stelle'
enamel and spray on canvas, perspex Authentication from the Mario Schifano Archive in Rome, dated 05/17/2024 Provenance: [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Senza titolo", end of 70's, mixed technique on canvas, signed "Schifano" lower right, within frame.. Work registered in [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", 1979/80, mixed technique on canvas, signed on the back "Schifano", within a plexiglass frame. Work archived [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Senza titolo", end of 70's, mixed technique on canvas, signed "Schifano" lower right, within frame.. Work registered in [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
'x te e x gli ortaggi'
enamel, acrylic and sand on canvas with painted frame, signed, dated and titled on the back, within a plexiglass frame Authentication [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Senza titolo", 1984, mixed technique on paper, signed at the center, within frame. Work registered in the Archivio Schifano, [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Senza titolo", 1986, mixed technique on paper, signed at the center, within frame. Work registered in the Archivio Schifano, [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", 1990 - 1997. mixed technique on envelope, signature "Schifano" center right, within frame. Authenticity certificate [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Omaggio a De Chirico ", 1985, colour screen printings., es. P.A, signed lower right, limited edition on the reverse
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", silkscreen printing ex. p.a., signed lower a, framed
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Wave", on paper, p.a., signed at the bottom right, framed, 70x100 cm.
Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Television screens", color lithograph, signed at the bottom right, dry stamp on the bottom left, scattered flourishings, [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", 1990 - 1997, mixed technique on photograph, sign on the reverse, within frame. Authenticity certificate and [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", 1990 - 1997, mixed technique on photo, signature on the reverse, within frame. Authenticity certificate and [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", 1990 - 1997, mixed technique on photograph, signature on the reverse, within frame. Authenticity certificate [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Quercia rossa", ex. 180/250, Deruta production, painted ceramic, signed and numbered on the back, slight defects, 32,5x32 [..]
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", materic silk screen with enamel, ex. 158/199 signed at the bottom right, framed, 50x35 cm.
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Black tree", multiple in majolica, eg. 167/250, production mark on the back
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", materic silk screen with enamel, ex. 147/199 signed at the bottom right, framed, 50x35 cm.
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Mario Schifano
(Homs, 1934 - Roma, 1998)
Mario Schifano
"Untitled", screen printing, eg. 90/100, signed at the bottom right, framed, 30x20 cm.
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