Giancarlo Impiglia “The Grand Party” 1986 Signed & Numbered 92/225 Art Deco Serigraph

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An exceptional original limited-edition serigraph by celebrated Italian-American artist Giancarlo Impiglia (b. 1940), titled The Grand Party, created in 1986.

… Read more An exceptional original limited-edition serigraph by celebrated Italian-American artist Giancarlo Impiglia (b. 1940), titled The Grand Party, created in 1986.

One of Impiglia's most recognizable compositions, The Grand Party depicts an impossibly glamorous evening gathering beneath monumental classical arches, with formally dressed figures overlooking a nighttime city skyline. The composition embodies the artist's distinctive visual language—a sophisticated fusion of Art Deco, Cubism, Futurism, geometric abstraction, and 20th-century café society glamour.

Rendered in an extraordinary palette of midnight blue, blush pink, burgundy, turquoise, black, cream and metallic gold tones, the work feels remarkably contemporary nearly four decades after its creation.

This example is hand-numbered 92/225 in pencil at lower left, titled “THE GRAND PARTY” at lower center, and hand-signed and dated ©1986 by Giancarlo Impiglia at lower right.

The work is a color serigraph on Arches paper, consistent with documented examples of this 1986 edition. Published examples confirm an edition of 225 and approximately 25 × 33-inch image dimensions.

The artwork is presented in a particularly striking period frame featuring a high-gloss ivory and soft blush-pink surround with metallic gold accents, beautifully complementing Impiglia's palette. The oversized presentation gives the work substantial presence and makes it an exceptional statement piece for a Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Postmodern or contemporary interior.

Artist: Giancarlo Impiglia (Italian-American, b. 1940)
Title: The Grand Party
Date: 1986
Medium: Color serigraph / screenprint on Arches paper
Edition: 92/225
Signature: Hand-signed and dated in pencil, lower right
Numbering: Hand-numbered 92/225, lower left
Overall framed dimensions: 45.75"W × 37.75"H × 3"D
Visible/inside dimensions: approximately 40.5"W × 32.5"H
Orientation: Landscape
Period: 1980s

Impiglia was born in Rome and later established himself in New York, developing the highly recognizable geometric figurative style seen here. His work combines elements of modernism, Cubism, Futurism and Art Deco and has been exhibited internationally.

Condition: Very good vintage condition. The serigraph retains strong, vibrant color. There is some visible age-related spotting/foxing to the surrounding paper/mat area and minor age-appropriate wear to the frame, as photographed. The reverse retains its older paper backing and hanging wire. Please review all photographs as part of the condition description. See less