Portrait Painting Sold for €4000 – Large Format Classical Bust by Dario Moschetta
Collector Acquisition
This monumental 142×188 cm portrait painting by Italian contemporary artist Dario Moschetta was acquired by a private collector for €4000. Unlike smaller works, this painting represents a demanding and labor-intensive project, both in its scale and in the richness of its execution.
The piece belongs to Moschetta’s celebrated cycle of contemporary reinterpretations of classical busts, where antique sculpture is transformed into a vibrant present-day vision. Characterized by a prevailing blue tonal range, the work conveys both depth and intensity, amplifying the aura of the classical subject with a distinctly modern energy.
Executed with a layered mixed-media technique, the painting combines acrylics, spray paint, pastels, glue, and fragments of printed material, carefully cut and collaged onto the canvas. The artist’s hallmark process of scratching, layering, and reworking the surface creates a textured and atmospheric finish, where light interacts dynamically with the painted matter. The canvas, stretched on a solid wooden frame, embodies Moschetta’s signature fusion of traditional reference and contemporary experimentation.
Why This Portrait Matters
The sale of this large-format portrait painting at €4000 underlines how Dario Moschetta’s most ambitious works are increasingly recognized as investment art. Unlike smaller canvases, this imposing 142×188 cm piece required months of work, layering diverse media and textures into a cohesive and powerful statement. Collectors value not only its visual impact but also the rarity and dedication involved in creating such a monumental artwork.
By reinterpreting the classical bust through his distinctive blue tonal range, Moschetta bridges past and present, transforming ancient references into contemporary expressions. The textured, scratched, and collaged surface adds depth and uniqueness, ensuring that every viewing angle reveals new details. This complexity contributes to the artwork’s significance within the artist’s oeuvre and its elevated appeal in the international market.
The acquisition demonstrates how contemporary portrait painting prices can vary significantly according to scale, technique, and cultural resonance. The sale of this large-scale canvas at €4000 sets a benchmark for Moschetta’s work, confirming his growing reputation among global collectors. Discover more about the artist’s vision and career in the Italian Contemporary Artist page.
Explore More Contemporary Art Collections
Discover additional curated selections of artworks by Dario Moschetta:
- Contemporary portrait paintings
- Blue Mixed Media Art on SaatchiArt
- Female Ink Nude Drawings
- Italian Contemporary Artist
For further insight into Moschetta’s practice, read the
SaatchiArt “Inside the Studio” interview.
