Through elaborate still lifes, vivid landscape paintings and thought-provoking portraits reduced to bold geometric forms, Italian artist Duilio Barnabé (who often went by Dubè) embraced the Cubist genre with a zeal to match that of his greatest inspiration, Spanish master Pablo Picasso.
Born in Bologna in 1914, Barnabé showed a strong interest in art from an early age. In his youth, he studied under Italian modern artist Giorgio Morandi, developing his skill and trying to find his own unique style.
In 1935, the Italian government drafted Barnabé to military service, where he served a tour in North Africa. He married sculptor Angiola Cassanello in 1938, and served another stint in the military in 1940, after being called to duty once again. Upon his second return from service, Barnabé was finally able to make his art in earnest. He produced works that won the Baruzzi Prize in 1941 and the International Curlandese Prize in 1943.
In 1946, Barnabé moved to Paris, where he created the bulk of his early paintings, in which Picasso's influence strongly shone through. His major artistic debut occurred in 1947, at the exhibition of contemporary Italian art in Switzerland. Many exhibitions and awards followed, including a solo show at the Venice Biennale.
In 1955, he received a gold medal from the Italian government for a series of stained glass windows he had designed. Barnabé worked in many mediums, including furniture, but his primary focus was painting. He produced a large body of work until his death in 1961 in an auto accident in the Swiss Alps.
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1950 Duilio Barnabè Dubè Screenprint
By Duilio Barnabe
Located in Brescia, IT
Duilio Barnabè Italy, 1950 Screenprint on paper 60/100 Signed "Barnabè" with pencil Original blue wood frame with glass Super rare screenprint Duilio Barnabè (October 7, 1914 – Oc...
Paper, Wood
Duilio " Dube" Bernabe large glass wall / table plaque by Fontana Arte Roosters
By Duilio Barnabe, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful. reverse art work glass in this plaque , wall glass painting by the well known artist Duilio Dube Bernabe , signed LR and traditional subject Coq / Roosters .This is a larg...
Glass
Bronze Wall Plaque By James Earle Fraser Of Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Toledo, OH
James Earle Fraser (1876- 1953 ) bronze wall plaque of Theodore Roosevelt. Signed and dated "Fraser 1920" in the mold upper left.
Bronze
1970s "Fanfare" Screenprint by Frank Rowland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking limited edition op art serigraph by American artist Frank Rowland (1927-2012) in the hard edge style. An abstract geometric composition in red, orange, and yellow against ...
Paper
A Vintage Alexander Girard Sun Screenprint On Canvas ca' 1970's
By Alexander Girard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and happy, Alexander Girard sceenprint on canvas panel ca' 1970's. Measures approx. 24"x24", mounted on stretcher.
Canvas
Unique Wall Console by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wall hanging chiseled glass shelf with brass and wood details by Fontana Arte. Made in Italy circa 1950s.
Brass
$2,096 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...
Plaster
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
Chiesa for Fontana Arte rare floor lamp design, 1936 Enameled aluminium, curved glass, aluminum, lacquered wood Measure: 15½ W x 11 D x 97 H in Literature: Fontana Arte: Gio...
Aluminum
Large Plaster Neoclassical Wall Plaque After Canova
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large 20th century neoclassical style plaster wall plaque after renowned Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822). Sculpted in relief, this wall roundel is one of three simi...
Plaster
Italian Wooden Mermaid Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian grotto (1920s) stripped wood wall plaque of a mermaid figure.
Wood
$3,900
H 32.68 in W 20.28 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Large Neoclassical Italian Wall Hanging Plaster Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large neoclassical Italian wall hanging plaster plaques, 20th century in the earlier Georgian style. Highly decorative, these reclaimed plaster plaques each display a neoc...
Plaster
Egyptian Revival Polychromed Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian Revival-style polychromed wall plaque featuring a costumed Egyptian figure.
Chrome
$1,550
H 11.11 in W 11.03 in D 0.4 in
Flower 1 Plaque, Mid-Century Modern Clay and Glass Wall Sculpture
By Brent Bennett
Located in Berlin, DE
One-of-a-kind panel with floral motif that can be used either indoors or outdoors. Shown in natural clay with glazes and melted glass. Created 2019 by Brent J. Bennett, US (signed). Brent J. Bennett has achieved a worldwide reputation for design excellence. His goal over the last 50 years has been to create beautiful designed, quality pieces that other people enjoy. Most of his work has been architecturally oriented, such as large murals, outdoor furniture, and fountains. His background includes a BA degree from UCSB, two years graduate study at UCLA with Laura Anderson...
Clay, Glass
$1,846
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 4.75 in
Impressive and Large Bronze Wall Plaque of a Suffering Christ by Sylvain Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and sizeable Art Deco religious plaque. Stunning sculpture / plaque by one of the greats when it comes to religious art. This sizeable, heavy and detailed plaque depicts Jesus...
Bronze
"Natura Morta in Blue" by Duilio Barnabé (1914–1961)
By Duilio Barnabe
Located in New York, NY
Anchored in reductive geometry, the internationally recognized Italian artist Duilio Barnabé rendered an extreme formal simplification and chiaroscuro l...