Work sheet
Artist: Rachele Bruna (Brunella) De Filippis (San Severo, 1958 – Manfredonia, 2018).
Title: Curtain Screws.
Technique: Oil on canvas (impasto/palette knife technique).
Period: Early 80s.
State of conservation: Excellent; the work is presented with a contemporary double wooden frame
fabric molding and passepartout.
Provenance: Private collection. On the back there is the original cartouche applied by the artist
with title and price of the time (L. 1,300,000).
At the bottom right you can see the signature "Brunella".
Artist Profile
Brunella De Filippis was a sensitive and vigorous interpreter of the Apulian landscape. Born in San
Severo, a center of excellence for viticulture in the Capitanata area, and established subsequently to
Manfredonia, was able to transpose onto canvas the constant dialogue between the land and the light of the South. His
stylistic feature stands out for a material and vibrant application, capable of capturing not only the
form of nature, but also its life force. His passing in 2018 consolidated
the interest of collectors in its production, a precious testimony of a territorial identity
authentic.
Critical Analysis of the Work
In "Viti a Tendone", De Filippis addresses one of the most iconic themes of Apulian agriculture: the vineyard
pergola raised. The work stands out for:
Immersive Perspective: The observer is ideally placed under the structure of the tent, a
compositional choice that enhances the plant architecture and the sense of protection of the pergola.
Material Technique: The skilful use of color in relief gives three-dimensionality to the bunches and
foliage, creating a play of light and shadow that simulates the filtering of the sun through the leaves.
Chromatism: A palette dominated by deep greens and brown earth tones, lit by
flashes of light that give the painting an almost tactile freshness.
Market and Collectible Value
The work represents an investment of great interest for those seeking Italian figurative art
Twentieth century linked to the roots of the territory. The original cartouche on the back, which shows a
historical valuation of 1,300,000 lire, attests to the professional positioning of the artist already in the
early 1980s at galleries and institutions. The completeness of the documentation and the excellent
state of the frame makes the work ready for inclusion in a valuable collection or in a
high representation context.
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BRONZE Seller in
Foggia, Italia
