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Joe Nicastri b.1945 Nude Male Fresco Wooden Panel

Sold for $375 at Hill Auction Gallery on May 14, 2025.

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Joe Nicastri (American, born 1945), The Pink Triangle, 1991. Mixed media wall-mounted panel from the artist's Holocaust-themed series, executed in fresco on panel and framed in dark-stained wood embedded with rusted nails. The composition features a fragmented male nude suspended against a stark background, referencing the persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust and the symbolic use of the pink triangle. Exhibited in The Crucifixion Through Modern Eyes, March-April 1992, at the Hearst Art Gallery, Saint Mary's College of California. Retains exhibition labels on the verso, along with a label bearing the artist's name. Provenance: Originally installed at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale in 1997 as part of Nicastri's exhibition titled The Reiss Family Collection: SURPLUS OF MEMORY - A Focus on the Holocaust and Human Rights. Description created by SnapGenie.com Dimensions: 34 X 34 X 2.25 in. Condition: Good overall condition, with surface wear and losses throughout, most executed with intent by the artist. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.

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