Roxana Scripcaru
Head of the Romanian Postmodern & Contemporary Art Evaluation Office
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
82. Patrol [2020]
1978, Sighișoara
Estimate
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 4.000 - 6.000
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 8.000
Session
Thu, 11 July 2024 19:00
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A recurring theme in Șerban Savu's work is that of a solitary figure, defined by social status and profession, a figure who dominates the setting in which they are placed. Normally, his small-scale works focus around this singular character and a single observation that can be deduced from the chosen decor and character. In the current work, the characters seem caught in a moment of immobility, appearing lost and disconnected from their job routine. The viewer does not query about these symbol-characters, why they are at that specific location, how they got there or what exactly they are doing, but rather the viewer's curiosity is linked to the quality of the experience the characters live. "The Patrol painting represents a seemingly ordinary genre scene, where two police officers uncover a snake in the light of their flashlight. It is one of those moments which I like to call myth initiators, a moment when reality encounters something that can divert logic and thus initiate an imagined journey."
Dimensions
width 43 cm, height 34 cm
Description
oil on wood, signed and dated on the reverse, in black, "Șerban Savu, 2020"
Research information
The funds obtained from the sale of the work are intended to support the activity of the Red Cross Society in Romania.
Dating
2020
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
A recurring theme in Șerban Savu's work is that of a solitary figure, defined by social status and profession, a figure who dominates the setting in which they are placed. Normally, his small-scale works focus around this singular character and a single observation that can be deduced from the chosen decor and character. In the current work, the characters seem caught in a moment of immobility, appearing lost and disconnected from their job routine. The viewer does not query about these symbol-characters, why they are at that specific location, how they got there or what exactly they are doing, but rather the viewer's curiosity is linked to the quality of the experience the characters live. "The Patrol painting represents a seemingly ordinary genre scene, where two police officers uncover a snake in the light of their flashlight. It is one of those moments which I like to call myth initiators, a moment when reality encounters something that can divert logic and thus initiate an imagined journey."
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 43 cm, height 34 cm
Description
oil on wood, signed and dated on the reverse, in black, "Șerban Savu, 2020"
Research information
The funds obtained from the sale of the work are intended to support the activity of the Red Cross Society in Romania.
Dating
2020
Brought to you by
Roxana Scripcaru
Head of the Romanian Postmodern & Contemporary Art Evaluation Office
