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Mario Schifano — Esso
Mario Schifano

Esso

1975

A bold and graphic work by Mario Schifano, *Esso* (1975) appropriates the iconic corporate logo of the multinational oil company, rendered in enamel on canvas paper. Rooted in the Italian Pop Art movement, Schifano transforms a familiar symbol of consumer culture and industrial capitalism into a striking visual statement. The luminous quality of the enamel medium amplifies the logo's commercial aesthetic, blurring the line between advertisement and fine art.

Medium
enamel on canvas paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1975, this artwork is accompanied by a certificate issued by the Archivio Mario Schifano and is recorded under no. 06521251025.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Sold: $33,540

Lot 72

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Mario Schifano, Esso, 1975

A bold and graphic work by Mario Schifano, *Esso* (1975) appropriates the iconic corporate logo of the multinational oil company, rendered in enamel on canvas paper. Rooted in the Italian Pop Art movement, Schifano transforms a familiar symbol of consumer culture and industrial capitalism into a striking visual statement. The luminous quality of the enamel medium amplifies the logo's commercial aesthetic, blurring the line between advertisement and fine art.

Medium
enamel on canvas paper
Dimensions
40 x 35.9 cm
Year
1975
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Consumer Culture, Graphic Style, Twentieth Century, Bold Colors, Neo-Avant-Garde, Male Artist, Italian Artist, Pop Art, Corporate Branding, Enamel On Canvas

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