Toti Scialoja Art

Italian, 1914-1998

Toti Scialoja, born Antonio Scialoja (Rome, 16 December 1914 – Rome, 1 March 1998), was an Italian painter and poet. After an expressionist period, he oriented himself towards an abstract-concrete pictorial language with a strong material charge. A significant part of his activity was dedicated to the theatre, for which he collaborated with avant-garde writers, musicians, directors and choreographers. From 1961 he began an original activity as a poet, dedicated in part to children, creating nonsense and limericks and illustrating his own poems. He was a teacher and director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, where he had as students many contemporary artists, such as Mario Ceroli, Pino Pascali, Gian Carlo Riccardi, Jannis Kounellis and Carlo Battaglia, who often remembered him as an important inspiration for their artistic path. After abandoning his law studies, in 1937 he began to devote himself to painting. In 1939, one of his drawings was selected by the jury of the Rome Quadrennial, and in 1940 he held his first solo exhibition in Genoa. Subsequently, he also devoted himself to the theater; in 1943, his production of John Gay's L'opera dello straccione was banned by the fascist authorities. During the war, and before joining the Resistance, he exhibited in Rome with Giulio Turcato and Emilio Vedova. In 1945, he married Titina Maselli. He was then married to Gabriella Drudi until the end of his life. However, it was the 1950s that saw (similarly to what happened to Emilio Scanavino) a definitive turning point in his art, which, abandoning the Expressionist and Cubist approaches of his origins, definitively found its path in Informal Abstraction. In 1945, he married the painter Titina Maselli. He participated in the Venice Biennale in 1950, 1952, and 1954. Between 1955 and 1965, he traveled and stayed in America and Paris, exhibiting at the Viviano Gallery in Manhattan, achieving international fame and notoriety and coming into contact with other protagonists of Abstract Expressionism, befriending, among others, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Robert Motherwell. He took part again in the Venice Biennale in 1964 and in 1966 he had a solo exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery. In 1961 he began writing illustrated letters to his nephew James; these were the first experiments in a poetic vocation that would lead him to publish three books of nonsense poetry (illustrated by himself): Amato topino caro, Una vespa! che spavento. Among the first admirers of his poetic activity we find Italo Calvino, Giorgio Manganelli, Antonio Porta, Alberto Arbasino, Giovanni Raboni. Scialoja would pursue his poetic vocation in parallel with painting until his last days of life. This new insight seems to have been inspired by the artist's viewing of Goya's paintings at the Prado; in fact, Scialoja painted a remarkable San Isidro after Goya in 1983. The 1980s and 1990s: Return to Painting and Recognition Edit He returned to the Biennale with great success in 1984 with a solo exhibition. His most successful works date from this final phase of his life.

Artist: Toti Scialoja

Toti Scialoja1970s Toti Scialoja Abstract Signed Numbered and Dated Artwork, 1975

$2,259

1970s Toti Scialoja Abstract Signed Numbered and Dated Artwork

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful abstract composition by one of the most important artist of the Italian avangarde Toti Scialoja (Rome 1914 – 1998) Handmade titled and date in lower middle "Aleph, alpha, ...

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1970s Abstract Toti Scialoja Art

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Etching

Toti ScialojaNude - Original Drawing in China Ink by Toti Scialoja - 1941, 1941

$1,427

Nude - Original Drawing in China Ink by Toti Scialoja - 1941

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original drawing in China ink artwork realized in 1941 by Toti Scialoja (Roma, 1914 – 1998) With a pencil description on the rear. Hand-signed and dated on the lower ri...

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1950s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Ink

Toti ScialojaTobiolo - Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Toti Scialoja - 1995, 1995

$547

Tobiolo - Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Toti Scialoja - 1995

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Tobiolo - Abstract Composition is an original Contemporary artwork realized in 1995 by Toti Scialoja. Original lithograph. Hand-signed. Stamp of Rubin Art Roma. Numbered. Editio...

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1990s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Toti ScialojaSigned A Shot in the Summer Lithograph Print, Contemporary Edition, 1980 ca.

$927

Signed A Shot in the Summer Lithograph Print, Contemporary Edition

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed. Edition of 125 prints.

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1980s Contemporary Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Toti ScialojaThe Variable Etching, Modern Style, Signed, Edition 68/100, 1983, 1983

$475

The Variable Etching, Modern Style, Signed, Edition 68/100, 1983

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

The Variable is a Contemporary artwork realized in 1983 by Toti Scialoja. Original etching. Hand-signed, titled and dated Numbered. Edition,68/100

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1980s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Etching

Toti ScialojaNude of Woman - Ink Drawing by Toti Scialoja - 1943, 1943

$1,427

Nude of Woman - Ink Drawing by Toti Scialoja - 1943

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Nudity of Woman is an original china ink drawing realized by Toti Scialoja, born Antonio Scialoja (Roma, 1914 – 1998) in 1943. The conditions of th...

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1940s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Pen, Ink

Toti ScialojaA Shot in the Summer - Original Lithograph by Toti Scialoja - 1980 ca., 1980

$1,046

A Shot in the Summer - Original Lithograph by Toti Scialoja - 1980 ca.

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Limited edition of 125 prints, hand signed and numbered. One of 25 prints numbered in roman numbers.

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20th Century Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Alexander CalderUntitled Double Page Illustration for DLM, 1968

$600

H 15 in W 22 in

Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM

By Alexander Calder

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled Double Page Illustration for DLM Color lithograph, 1968 Unsigned as issued in DLM Published in Derriere le Miroir (Behind the Mirror), calle...

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1960s American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Brice MardenCeladon Muse, 2003

$20,000

H 22 in W 30 in

Celadon Muse

By Brice Marden

Located in New York, NY

Brice Marden Celadon Muse 2003 Two color etching / one color lithograph 22 x 30 inches; 56 x 76 cm Edition of 45 Signed, dated, and numbered in graphite (lower recto) Frame available...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Toti Scialoja Art

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Etching, Lithograph

Francis ChapinA Fine, Expressive 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model, circa 1930

$285

H 22 in W 16 in D 0.13 in

A Fine, Expressive 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Expressive 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Nude Model by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A wonderful, early example of Chapin's figu...

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1930s American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Paper, Ink

Harold HaydonA Striking Mid-Century Modern 1940s Figure Study of a Reclining Female Nude, circa 1945

$185

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in

A Striking Mid-Century Modern 1940s Figure Study of a Reclining Female Nude

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Striking, 1940s Mid-Century Modern Studio Figure Study of a Reclining Female Nude by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed Modernist figure study ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Paper, Ink

Jean MiotteJean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph, 1990

$2,859

H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in

Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Signed Lithograph

By Jean Miotte

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Jean Miotte - Rare Original Signed Lithograph Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm Edition: 64/99 Signed and Numbered in pencil Jean Miotte, 1926 - 2016 Miotte came o...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Toti Scialoja Art

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Aquatint

Théo TobiasseThéo Tobiasse “Thou Art Fair, My Love” 1975 Signed Litho from Song of Songs..., 1975

$2,600

H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.625 in

Théo Tobiasse “Thou Art Fair, My Love” 1975 Signed Litho from Song of Songs...

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Miami, FL

THÉO TOBIASSE (1927–2012) – “THOU ART FAIR, MY LOVE” Lithograph on Japon Paper ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Gilt Wood Frame A SENSUOUS HYMN TO BEAUTY, BELOVEDNESS, AND THE POETRY O...

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1970s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Théo TobiasseThéo Tobiasse "Cantate 51 de Bach" Signed 1979 Lithograph, Music & Memory Theme, 1979

$3,800

H 49.75 in W 36.375 in D 1.5 in

Théo Tobiasse "Cantate 51 de Bach" Signed 1979 Lithograph, Music & Memory Theme

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Miami, FL

THÉO TOBIASSE – "CANTATE 51 DE BACH POUR LES JOURS DE LUMIÈRE" ⚜ Lithograph on paper ⚜ Hand signed and numbered ⚜ Conservation framed SYMPHONIC FIGURATION FROM TOBIASSE’S FEMME SERI...

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1970s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Francis ChapinA Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model, circa 1930

$245

H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

A Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Famed Chicago Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A wonderful, early example of Chapin's figura...

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1930s American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Harold HaydonA Boldly Drawn 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study, Reclining Male Nude Model, Circa 1930

$185

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.13 in

A Boldly Drawn 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study, Reclining Male Nude Model

By Harold Haydon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Boldly Drawn 1930s Art Deco Modern Figure Study of a Reclining Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An early ink drawing by Haydon demonstrat...

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1930s American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Paper, Ink

Francis ChapinA Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model, circa 1930

$245

H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

A Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model

By Francis Chapin

Located in Chicago, IL

A Fine, Stylish 1930s Modern Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model (Back) by Famed Chicago Artist Francis Chapin (Am. 1899-1965). A wonderful, early example of Chapin's...

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1930s American Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Théo TobiasseTheo Tobiasse “New York et l’Esprit des Fleurs” 1987 Color Lithograph, Signed, 1987

$1,750

H 20.375 in W 20.375 in D 0.875 in

Theo Tobiasse “New York et l’Esprit des Fleurs” 1987 Color Lithograph, Signed

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Miami, FL

THÉO TOBIASSE (1927–2012) – “NEW YORK ET L’ESPRIT DES FLEURS” Lithograph ⚜ Hand Signed and Numbered ⚜ Crosshatch Gilt Wood Frame A LYRICAL VISION OF NEW YORK IN FULL BLOOM Created ...

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1980s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

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Lithograph

Francis BaconFrancis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print

$38,000

H 21 in W 43 in D 1 in

Francis Bacon 'Three Studies for Self Portrait' Limited Edition Signed Print

By Francis Bacon

Located in San Rafael, CA

Francis Bacon (British, 1909-1992) Three Studies for Self Portrait, c. 1981 Lithograph in colors on Arches wove paper Edition 81/150 with Arabic numbering. There were also 25 H.C. (...

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1980s Contemporary Toti Scialoja Art

Materials

Lithograph

Previously Available Items

Toti ScialojaNatura Morta (Still Life) - 1940s - Toti Scialoja - Oil Painting - Contemporary, 1949

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H 16.54 in W 13.19 in D 0.4 in

Natura Morta (Still Life) - 1940s - Toti Scialoja - Oil Painting - Contemporary

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed and dated on the lower right: "Toti 49". Authenticated by the Artist on October 26th, 1984. Includes contemporary wooden frame cm. 66x57. Excellent conditions. Antonio Scialoja...

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1940s Contemporary Toti Scialoja Art

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Oil

Toti ScialojaAbstract Landscape, 1955

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H 26.38 in W 18.9 in

Abstract Landscape

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered. Edition of 100 prints.

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1950s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

Materials

Lithograph

Toti ScialojaUntitled, 1961

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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in

Untitled

By Toti Scialoja

Located in Roma, IT

Hand Signed. Edition of 70 prints. Good conditions.

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1960s Modern Toti Scialoja Art

Materials

Etching

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