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Nerone Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Wooden Panel, Circa 1970, Italy

Name: Nerone & Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Wooden Panel, Circa 1970, Italy
Brand: Gruppo NP2, Nerone and Patuzzi
Price: 22929.97 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

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About the Item

DESCRIPTION: Nerone Patuzzi for Gruppo NP2 Sculptural Wooden Panel, Circa 1970, Italy. Very decorative and important piece made with sculpted wood. Signed. CONDITION: Good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS: Height: 100cm (39in) Width: 100cm (39in) Depth: 3cm (1in) ABOUT THE DESIGNER: In 1962, Nerone and Patuzzi, founded Gruppo NP2: a collective named after both their initials. Many Turin based artist joined, and it was their combined ambition to resist the French notion of ‘l’art pour l’art’ and create art that was a true part of the home, and therefore an important part of daily life. Many of his works were designed for private homes in the region of Turin, Nerone’s hometown. Expressive wall panels were created during prolific years of his individual career, when he had established himself fully as an artist and had received international recognition and prizes. It was for instance during the 1970s that he was asked to create an immense wall panel for the European Parliament in Luxembourg. In 1973, Giancarlo Patuzzi left the group, but Nerone kept the name. Het transformed Gruppo NP2 into an individual company. From that time on, Nerone was developing his own path as an artist. This panel holds all the distinctive features of a true artwork of Ceccarelli: a strong and sculptural composition with different textural approaches to the surface. Nerone highly enjoyed carving in metal and wood and was always experimenting with ways to treat the surfaces of his wall sculptures. Sometimes his wooden sculptures would have to ‘face’ fire as well. Giovanni Ceccarelli, as Nerone was originally called, was known to be quite a curious and hot-tempered child. He received the nickname Nerone, after he had set fire to a wooden shed near his school. His curiosity and love for playing with fire would remain part of his artistry as well, as many of his wooden sculptures have partly burnt surfaces. He always stayed curious and loved discovering new techniques. Nerone never stopped creating his own work and, up until his death in 1996, he constructed panels and sculptures. ABOUT THE STYLE: Modern art includes artistic work produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the styles and philosophies of the art produced during that era.[1] The term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation.[2] Modern artists experimented with new ways of seeing and with fresh ideas about the nature of materials and functions of art. A tendency away from the narrative, which was characteristic of the traditional arts, toward abstraction is characteristic of much modern art. More recent artistic production is often c

Creator:
Gruppo NP2 (Artist),Nerone and Patuzzi (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good Vintage Condition.
Seller Location:
Girona, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU952641425972

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Nerone and Patuzzi

Nerone and Patuzzi furniture is a shining example of the experimental side of mid-century modern design. While the style is known mainly for its clean lines and simple forms, this Italian duo showcased how artistic it could be. Together, they designed beautiful abstract and figurative sculptures, as well as sculptural coffee tables and wall lights.

Gianni Patuzzi (1932–2022) and Giovanni Ceccarelli (1937–1996), who went by the name Nerone, worked together under the NP2 Group. They met while they were both students at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and were acquainted again in Turin in 1959. The two struck up a fruitful partnership, and in 1962, they started the NP2 Group out of a studio in the Borgaro Torinese northwest of the city.

The idea behind the NP2 group was to integrate art with architecture and furniture making, bringing it out of museums and making it more accessible. The studio of the two young designers quickly became an exciting hub of innovation, attracting talented designers and artists like Marcel Breuer and Emilio Vedova.

In 1964, Nerone’s younger brother, Piercarlo Ceccarelli, joined the NP2 Group as a manager and administrator. Ceccarelli was instrumental in creating relationships with galleries, showrooms and architects throughout Europe and the United States. The group began receiving both public and private commissions.

By the late 1960s, the work of Nerone and Patuzzi was being exhibited around the world, earning recognition and awards. Their designs included everything from furniture and fittings to monumental sculptures. They utilized a wide range of techniques, including woodworking, metalworking and marble engraving.

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