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Proferio Grossi, Still Life Painting with Watermelons, 1997

$827.14
£595
€709.36
CA$1,145.90
A$1,156.69
CHF 664.64
MX$14,020.49
NOK 7,692.85
SEK 7,857.81
DKK 5,302.68

About the Item

Proferio Grossi, Still Life with Watermelons, 1997 A luminous still life by Italian artist Proferio Grossi, painted in 1997, that captures a quietly theatrical moment of domestic abundance. Rendered in Grossi’s finely honed realist style, the composition features ripe slices of watermelon arrayed alongside decanters, carafes, and half-filled glasses—objects chosen as much for their sculptural silhouette as their everyday familiarity. A small floral painting pinned to the wall within the frame offers a gentle play on the idea of art within art, and anchors the work in a wry, self-aware intimacy. Grossi’s palette is both vibrant and controlled, with juicy reds and glossy greens set against a subdued background of soft ochre and shadow. There’s a subtle surrealism in the juxtaposition of textures and volumes, all painted with extraordinary precision. Signed and dated lower right. Framed in gilt wood. A fine example of late 20th-century Italian still life, bridging traditional subject matter with a slightly modern, enigmatic sensibility. Please contact us for an accurate shipping quote
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1997
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4787245107442

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