Enrico Baj (1924-2003) - Senza titolo (New Lady) N

Masterpiece of irony and visual experimentation signed by Enrico Baj, one of the noble fathers of Italian avant-garde of the 20th century. This work perfectly embodies the artist's famous Dada-Surrealist poetics, characterized by anthropomorphic deconstruction and pioneering use of materials. This is not a simple print, but a refined polymaterial screenprint with collage and flocking finishes (velvet-like effect) on thick paper. The combination of three-dimensional textures, textile inserts, and vibrant colors makes every copy of this edition a unique piece to the touch and to the sight. Artist: Enrico Baj (1924–2003) Title: Untitled (New Lady / Character) Technique: Polymaterial color screenprint with collage and textile inserts Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom right (Baj) Numbering: Edition 135/150 (Limited to only 150 copies worldwide) Total dimensions (with frame): 106 x 76 cm – A large-format work with extraordinary visual impact. Enrico Baj (Milan, 1924 – Vergiate, 2003) was an Italian painter, sculptor, anarchist, and essayist. After studying at the Brera Academy, in 1951 he founded the Nuclear Art Movement together with Sergio D’Angelo, an artistic project born in response to the atomic shock of World War II and aimed at redefining the forms of art. A perfect suitor of Patafisical literature and close to international currents such as Surrealism and the CoBrA group, Baj formed friendships and collaborations with giants of culture such as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Joan Miró, Umberto Eco, and André Breton (who wrote essays devoted to his work). Renowned worldwide for his “Generals” and his “Ladies,” Baj used trimmings, medals, buttons, and mirrors to expose power, bureaucracy, and social hypocrisy with sharp irony. Baj’s value is recognized by the highest institutional stages in the art world: - Venice Biennale: Official guest in multiple editions, including the historic 1964 edition, when he was given a prestigious personal room. - Milan Triennale: Awarded and celebrated since the early 1950s for his innovative impact in graphics and applied arts. - International Institutions: Participated in the most important avant-garde exhibitions in Europe and America, consolidating his status as a globally valued artist. His works in the World’s Most Famous Museums! Choosing a Baj work means adding a piece of art history to your collection, present in the temples of international culture. His works are permanently exhibited at: Tate Modern (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), MoMA – Museum of Modern Art (New York), National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea – GNAM (Rome), Museo del Novecento (Milan), Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Venice). Why bid on this lot? Enrico Baj’s polymaterial graphics are highly sought-after on the secondary market. The exceptional dimensions of 106 x 76 cm, the presence of the original textile collage, and the very low edition size (150 pieces) make this lot a secure investment and a piece of prestige furniture with conversation value. An unmissable opportunity for collectors of Pop Art, Surrealism, and Italian Avant-Garde.

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