Umberto Mastroianni Art

Italian, 1910-1998

Umberto Mastroianni (September 21, 1910 in Fontana Liri – February 25, 1998 in Marino, Italy), was an Italian abstract sculptor. In 1989, he received the first Praemium Imperiale for sculpture. During World War II, he was in the Italian resistance movement. He was the uncle of the actor Marcello Mastroianni and the film editor Ruggero Mastroianni. The Museo Civico Umberto Mastroianni was established in his honour. The son of Vincenzo Mastroianni and his second wife Luigia Maria Vincenza Conte, Umberto was an uncle of the actor Marcello Mastroianni: in fact, his father Vincenzo had had a son named Ottone from his first wife, Concetta Conte, sister of his second wife, who was Marcello's father. Umberto arrived in Rome as a 14-year-old in 1924, where he attended drawing courses at the Accademia di San Marcello at the same time as his uncle Domenico's studio. He moved two years later, in 1926. The young Umberto modelled portraits of archaic taste, in terracotta, which were later transferred to bronze castings: myth and religious subjects were Umberto Mastroianni's stylistic hallmark in the pre-war period, alongside stylistic exercises with little boy heads and his favourite subject being masks of young women, with light and persuasive features. In 1930 came the first official recognition, the Tourism Prize, offered by the Ministry of Education and, shortly afterwards, the first exhibitions at national and European level. His first solo exhibition in 1931 at the ‘Galleria Genova’ in Genoa. From 1933 onwards, he regularly exhibited at national trade union exhibitions and was invited to all the Quadriennali in Rome, the Promotrici in Turin and the Biennali in Venice. In 1935 he took part in the Quadriennale in Rome for the first time, the following year in the Venice Biennale. His pictorial works on poor materials also date back to the early 1940s: he is the first Italian abstract sculptor, the leader of the 20th century revolution and an artist of absolute international importance. These are dynamic abstract-geometric forms that acquire depth in terracotta, plaster, cardboard and rough sacks (jute), coloured and scraped. Mastroianni's poetics decisively took up the echoes of the plastic dynamism of Boccioni's ascendancy, revisiting and broadening its contents and cultural references. Some of his early post-war works in worn-out jute (works of very small dimensions, almost as if they were relics of ancient civilisations, later found) are preserved in the Galleria d'arte moderna in Rome, the Tate Gallery in London, and the Salomon Guggenheim Museum in New York. In fact, his research, starting from direct references to the Futurist season, to Brancusi's Cubist season, to John Arp's and Henry Moore's plastics, hinges on the study and rendering of dynamic values, understood and conferred in the structures understood as a clot of lines of force, the generative nucleus of an explosion of gestures blocked by the weight of matter, trapped in matter. The subsequent evolution is the landing to the Informal season, (1950-1961) a completely autonomous phase, another act of his extraordinary creative personality.

Artist: Umberto Mastroianni

Umberto MastroianniUmberto Mastroianni Italian Signed 1960s Original Black and White Etching

$1,534

Umberto Mastroianni Italian Signed 1960s Original Black and White Etching

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

Umberto Mastroianni 1960s Original Etching Beautiful black and white lithograph by the great 20th century Italian artist Umberto Mastroianni. This work best represents the work of o...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Lithograph

Umberto MastroianniMarte - Etching by Umberto Mastroianni - 1970s, 1970s

$566

Marte - Etching by Umberto Mastroianni - 1970s

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

Marte is a modern artwork realized by Umberto Mastroianni in 1970s. Mixed colored etching Hand signed, numbered and titled on the lower margin Edition of 48/75 Includes frame: 65...

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1970s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Etching

Umberto MastroianniUntitled

$8,852

Untitled

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in PARIS, FR

This evocative bronze sculpture by Umberto Mastroianni reflects the artist’s deeply expressive and dramatic approach to form. The figure emerges from a dense, textured surface, where...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Bronze

Umberto MastroianniLemurs - Mixed Media by Umberto Mastroianni - 1978, 1978

$7,790

Lemurs - Mixed Media by Umberto Mastroianni - 1978

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

Lemurs is an artwork realized by Umberto Mastroianni in 1978. Mixed colored scratched and colored cardboard on canvas. Includes frame. Han signed on the lower margin.

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1970s Contemporary Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Cardboard, Charcoal, Mixed Media

Umberto MastroianniComposition - Lithograph by U. Mastroianni - 1980s, 1980s

$460

Composition - Lithograph by U. Mastroianni - 1980s

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is a contemporary artwork realized by Umberto Mastroianni. Mixed colored litograph. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left in pencil. Numbered on the lower right in...

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1980s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Lithograph

Umberto MastroianniComposition, c. 1970

$600

Composition

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Composition Original carborundum engraving, c. 1970 Signed: Mastroianni in pencil lower right (see photo) Edition: 100 (76/100) (see photo) Printed on a heavy laid paper Condition:...

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1970s Modern Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Etching

Kory TwaddleBasement Systems, 2019

$1,150

H 18 in W 12 in D 0.2 in

Basement Systems

By Kory Twaddle

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Kory Twaddle Title : Basement Systems Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back Date : 2019 Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in. Kory ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Paint, Paper, Conté, Charcoal, India Ink, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, ...

(after) Henri MatisseHenri Matisse Lithograph, Abstract, 1958, Acanthes, The Last Works of Matisse, 1958

$545

H 20.5 in W 18.75 in

Henri Matisse Lithograph, Abstract, 1958, Acanthes, The Last Works of Matisse

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Henri Matisse (after) Title: Acanthes Portfolio: The Last Works of Henri Matisse Medium: Lithograph Date: 1958 Edition: 2000 Frame Size: 20 1/2" x 18 3/4" Sheet Size: 14" x 1...

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1950s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Lithograph

Zao Wou-KiZao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification, 1996

$1,888

H 13.47 in W 12.01 in D 0.04 in

Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint Edition of 130 Dimensions: 34.2 x 30.5 cm Vellum paper BFK Rives 1996 Bibliography: Jørgen Ågerup, Zao Wou-Ki: The Graphic Work, A Catalogue ...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Aquatint

Pablo PicassoDans l' Atelier - 1960s - Pablo Picasso - Aquatint - Modern, 1965

$13,574

H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in

Dans l' Atelier - 1960s - Pablo Picasso - Aquatint - Modern

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Roma, IT

Hand Signed. Edition of 50 copies plus 15 artist's proofs. Aquatint and drypoint. Image dimensions: 32 x 46 cm Reference: Bloch 1219; Baer 1201.

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1960s Modern Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Aquatint

Alexander CalderPresenza Grafica, 1972

$17,000

H 36 in W 37.5 in D 2 in

Presenza Grafica

By Alexander Calder

Located in New York, NY

Large, scarce limited edition color aquatint by Alexander Calder, from a limited edition of 90. Signed by Calder and numbered in pencil. Printed and published by 2RC Edizioni d'Art...

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1970s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Aquatint

Helen FrankenthalerHelen Frankenthaler - A Paintings Retrospective - vintage LACMA Museum poster, 1990

$1,000

H 37 in W 25 in

Helen Frankenthaler - A Paintings Retrospective - vintage LACMA Museum poster

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Helen Frankenthaler (after) A Paintings Retrospective: vintage LACMA Museum poster, 1990 Offset lithograph museum poster (Unsigned & U...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Robert MotherwellElegy Fragment II, 1985

$20,000

H 34.75 in W 24 in

Elegy Fragment II

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

Aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper 87.6 x 61 cm (34 1/2 x 24 inches) Edition of 52

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1980s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Etching, Aquatint

Joan MiróJoan Miro Abstract Lithograph, Signed, 1975, Framed, 1975

$1,295

H 15.125 in W 22.75 in

Joan Miro Abstract Lithograph, Signed, 1975, Framed

By Joan Miró

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Joan Miro Title: Joan Miro Medium: Lithograph in colors Date: 1975 Edition: Unnumbered Frame Size: 15 1/8" x 22 3/4" Sheet Size: 7 7/8" x 15 1/2" Signature: Signed in the pla...

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1970s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Lithograph

Roberto NanutThe Bather Italy 1981 Roberto Nanut Bronze Nude Sculpture La Bagnante, 1981

$1,109

H 5.71 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

The Bather Italy 1981 Roberto Nanut Bronze Nude Sculpture La Bagnante

By Roberto Nanut

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an engaging multiple artwork by the Italian artist Robert Nanut, a talented artist of 1980’. This is a multiple of numbered edition of 1.000 pieces. This artwork was made in 1980 but it can be considered new cause remained since now stored and packed in the Editor warehouse. The bronze sculpture is completed by the certificate of authenticity, there is the number assigned to the piece and the original signature of the author. Roberto Nanut...

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1980s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Bronze

Helen FrankenthalerThe Darker Palette print, Hand signed twice and inscribed by Helen Frankenthaler, 1998

$5,500

H 42 in W 35 in

The Darker Palette print, Hand signed twice and inscribed by Helen Frankenthaler

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in New York, NY

Helen Frankenthaler (after) Frankenthaler: The Darker Palette (autographed and inscribed), 1998 Offset Lithograph print 42 × 35 in hand signed "Frankenthaler" lower left; inscribed a...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Frédérique DomergueTotem (large) by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract metal sculpture, bronze, blue, 2022

$4,780

H 51.19 in W 13 in D 5.91 in

Totem (large) by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract metal sculpture, bronze, blue

By Frédérique Domergue

Located in Paris, FR

Totem (large) is a sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. The sculpture is made with oak slat, waxed medal bronze and verdigris oxidized bronze on the sculpted ...

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2010s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Bronze

Alexander CalderThe Flying Colors, 1974

$13,800

H 20 in W 26 in

The Flying Colors

By Alexander Calder

Located in London, GB

Alexander Calder The Flying Colors, 1974 Signed with artist's monogram and dated, from the edition of 250, published by State Street, New York for Braniff International Airline, with...

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1970s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Previously Available Items

Umberto MastroianniCOMPOSITION - Color silkscreen print numbered and signed Umberto Mastroianni

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H 28.75 in W 20.87 in

COMPOSITION - Color silkscreen print numbered and signed Umberto Mastroianni

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Napoli, IT

Umberto Mastroianni Serigraphy with frame mixed colors. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right corner in pencil. Numbered 51/100 at lower left in pencil. 1970s Good conditions.

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1970s Modern Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Paper, Screen

Umberto MastroianniComposition, c. 1970

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H 15.44 in W 11.5 in

Composition

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Composition Original carborundum engraving, c. 1970 Signed: Mastroianni in pencil lower right Edition: 100 (76/100) Printed on a heavy laid paper Condition: Excellent Plate size: 15 ...

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1970s Abstract Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Etching

Umberto MastroianniThe Wizard - Original Mixed Media by U. Mastroianni - 1965, 1965

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

The Wizard - Original Mixed Media by U. Mastroianni - 1965

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

The Wizard is a splendid abstract artwork realized by the Italian artist Umberto Mastroianni in 1965. Acrylic, tempera, watercolor and collage on scratched cardboard. Signed and dat...

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1960s Contemporary Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, Cardboard

Umberto MastroianniHorses Composition - Original Etching by U. Mastroianni - 1972, 1972

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H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in

Horses Composition - Original Etching by U. Mastroianni - 1972

By Umberto Mastroianni

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 25 x 16 cm. Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints, in Roman numbers. Beautiful etching describes two abstract horses. In excellent conditions. Referen...

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1970s Contemporary Umberto Mastroianni Art

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Etching

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