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Painter, Collage Artist, b. 1924 - d. 2003

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  • Enrico Baj Personnage
    Oct. 10, 2026

    Enrico Baj Personnage

    Est: €60,000 - €80,000

    Personnage Firmato in basso al centro Sul verso: firma e titolo Etichette e timbri "Galleria Levi", Milano Etichetta e timbri "Galleria d'Arte Spagnoli", Firenze

    Fabiani Arte
  • Enrico Baj Magia nera
    Oct. 10, 2026

    Enrico Baj Magia nera

    Est: €12,000 - €16,000

    Magia nera Firmato in basso a sinistra Sul verso: rep n° 2390

    Fabiani Arte
  • BAJ ENRICO (1924-2003)
    Oct. 10, 2026

    BAJ ENRICO (1924-2003)

    Est: €100 - €200

    'Ça', a book by Joyce Monsour, deluxe edition, in a mirror box by Enrico Baj, published by Le Soleil noir

    Campo & Campo
  • BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - Guido BALLO (1914-2010) - I ricatti. Pesaro - Milan: La Pergola, 1969. Copy no. 5 of 90 from a total edition of 125, signed in pencil by Ballo at colophon. The six poems by Ballo are accompanied here by splendid ...
    Oct. 01, 2026

    BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - Guido BALLO (1914-2010) - I ricatti. Pesaro - Milan: La Pergola, 1969. Copy no. 5 of 90 from a total edition of 125, signed in pencil by Ballo at colophon. The six poems by Ballo are accompanied here by splendid ...

    Est: €300 - €500

    BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - Guido BALLO (1914-2010) - I ricatti. Pesaro - Milan: La Pergola, 1969. Copy no. 5 of 90 from a total edition of 125, signed in pencil by Ballo at colophon. The six poems by Ballo are accompanied here by splendid colour etchings by Enrico Baj. Folio (282 x 230mm). Six etchings by Baj, each signed in pencil by the artist. Loose gatherings preserved in an editorial folder with blind-stamped titles. In the original editorial slipcase (minor defects). IT BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - Guido BALLO (1914-2010) - I ricatti. Pesaro - Milano: La Pergola, 1969. Esemplare n. 5 di 90 da una tiratura complessiva di 125, firmato a matita da Ballo al colophon. Le sei poesie di Ballo sono qui accompagnate da splendide acqueforti a colori di Enrico Baj. Folio (282 x 230mm). Sei acqueforti di Baj firmate a matita dall'artista. Fascicoli sciolti entro cartella editoriale con titoli impressi a secco. Entro cofanetto editoriale (lievi difetti).

    Il Ponte Auction House
  • BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - André Pieyre DE MANDIARGUES (1909-1991) - Chapeaugaga ovvero Academic Micmac. Milan: Edizioni d'arte Grafica Uno, 1970. Copy no. 74 of 64, from a total edition of 100, signed by the author and the artist at colop...
    Oct. 01, 2026

    BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - André Pieyre DE MANDIARGUES (1909-1991) - Chapeaugaga ovvero Academic Micmac. Milan: Edizioni d'arte Grafica Uno, 1970. Copy no. 74 of 64, from a total edition of 100, signed by the author and the artist at colop...

    Est: €500 - €800

    BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - André Pieyre DE MANDIARGUES (1909-1991) - Chapeaugaga ovvero Academic Micmac. Milan: Edizioni d'arte Grafica Uno, 1970. Copy no. 74 of 64, from a total edition of 100, signed by the author and the artist at colophon; the additional suite of plates, extremely rare to find on the market, bears no. 23 of 36. The poetic text, along with Baj's engravings, was intended to poke fun, with puns and bizarre expressions, at Jean Paulhan's election to the Académie Française and the felucca, the headdress worn by academics. One text volume and one additional suite, folio e 8vo (volume di testo 167 x 140mm; suite di acqueforti 355 x 250mm). 15 original colour etchings by Enrico Baj, two of which have collage inserts, plus an additional suite of 6 plates protected by tissue paper (sporadic very slight foxing). Loose gatherings in a marbled paper slipcase with a blue cloth spine (light rubbing). (2) IT BAJ, Enrico (1924-2003) - André Pieyre DE MANDIARGUES (1909-1991) - Chapeaugaga ovvero Academic Micmac. Milano: Edizioni d'arte Grafica Uno, 1970. Copia n. 74 di 64, da una tiratura complessiva di 100 esemplari, firmato dall'autore e dall'artista al colophon; la suite aggiuntiva di tavole, estremamente difficile da trovare sul mercato, reca il n. 23 di 36. Il testo poetico, insieme con le incisioni di Baj, intendeva ironizzare con giochi di parole ed espressioni bizzarre sull'elezione di Jean Paulhan all'Académie Française e sulla feluca, il copricapo indossato dagli accademici. Un volume di testo e una suite aggiuntiva, folio e 8vo (volume di testo 167 x 140mm; suite di acqueforti 355 x 250mm). 15 acqueforti originali a colori di Enrico Baj di cui due con inserti a collage, suite aggiuntiva di 6 tavole protette da velina (sporadiche lievissime fioriture). Fascicoli sciolti entro custodia e cofanetto in carta marmorizzata con dorso in tela blu (lievi difetti). (2)

    Il Ponte Auction House
  • Original Enrico Baj Drawing & Collage Portrait
    Sep. 30, 2026

    Original Enrico Baj Drawing & Collage Portrait

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Enrico Baj, Italy (1924-2003). Stylized avant-garde portrait from 'Dama' series combines graphite line work with decorative small collage element at the collar and eyes, signed lower left and mounted gilt wood frame. Written on verso 'Adele in Italy'. Measures 35.75"H x 27.5"W framed; 26.75"H x 18.75"W visual. Condition: good condition, light surface wear to gilt finish on frame, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. Please contact our third party shippers for quotes.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • Baj, Enrico (1927-2003)
    Sep. 30, 2026

    Baj, Enrico (1927-2003)

    Est: €180 - €220

    Baj, Enrico (1927-2003) Colorful Figure with Italian Medal Screenprint with foil stamping Signed in the print, lower right; embossed stamp “Euro Art”, lower left Sheet size: 25.59in × 19.49in

    Lehner Kunstauktionen
  • Enrico Baj* (Milan 1926 - 2003 Vergiate)
    Sep. 30, 2026

    Enrico Baj* (Milan 1926 - 2003 Vergiate)

    Est: €80 - €100

    Enrico Baj* (Milan 1926 - 2003 Vergiate) The general mixed media/paper 65 x 50 cm signed Baj SCHÄTZPREIS / ESTIMATE °€ 80 - 100 STARTPREIS / STARTING PRICE °€ 80 Enrico Baj was an Italian artist. Born into a wealthy family, Baj left Milan in 1944 to avoid military service for the fascist Italian Social Republic. After the war, he studied at the University of Milan’s law school and at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. In 1951, he co-founded an artist group opposed to nuclear war with Sergio Dangelo. Baj was a key figure behind the Movimento Nucleare, the Manifesto della pittura nucleare, and Contro lo Stile, as well as the magazine Il Gesto, which he co-edited with Asger Jorn. He was a significant representative of the Italian avant-garde and a lifelong supporter of the anarchist movement. Many of his works reveal an almost obsessive preoccupation with nuclear war. He created prints, sculptures, and—above all—collages, employing techniques such as assemblage, mixed media, and the use of objets trouvés. Stylistically, his work showed affinities with Surrealism and Dadaism, and he was later associated with Nouveau Réalisme and Pop Art. His writings are classified as avant-garde; he frequently collaborated with figures such as Umberto Eco. From the mid-1960s onwards, Baj was a highly active member of the Collège de ’Pataphysique; in 2022, he was elevated to the rank of "Transcendent Satrap," a title previously held by Marcel Duchamp and Max Ernst. His circle and contemporaries with similar artistic approaches included André Breton, Asger Jorn, Sergio Dangelo, Gianni Dova, Lucio Fontana, Piero Manzoni, and Yves Klein. Baj’s best-known work is a series of "Generals"—absurdly exaggerated figures constructed from *objets trouvés* such as belts and medals. In 1972, the exhibition of one of his major works, Funerali dell’anarchico Pinelli, was banned following the murder of a police officer who had been held responsible for Pinelli’s death. The image is a tribute to Carlo Carrà’s famous painting Funerali dell’anarchico Galli. Baj’s work remained political; in his final years, he created a series of protest works directed against the right-wing government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, which took office in 1994. PLEASE NOTE: The purchase price consists of the highest bid plus the buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, the fee of artists resale rights and platform fee. In the case of normal taxation (marked ° at the estimate), a premium of 24% is added to the highest bid. The mandatory sales tax is added to the sum of the highest bid, the buyer's premium and platform fee. This amounts to 13% for paintings, drawings, graphic works and sculptures and 20% for photographs and all other items. The buyer's premium amounts to 28% in case of differential taxation. The sales tax is included in the differential taxation.

    Widder Auctions
  • Enrico BAJ (1924-2003), color screen print, De geberaal, numbered ea 2/5 and signed
    Sep. 28, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924-2003), color screen print, De geberaal, numbered ea 2/5 and signed

    Est: €200 - €300

    Enrico BAJ (1924-2003), color screen print, De geberaal, numbered ea 2/5 and signed Enrico BAJ (1924-2003), kleurenzeefdruk, De geberaal, genummerd e.a. 2/5 en gesigneerd

    Maison Jules Veilinghuis
  • ENRICO BAJ (MILANO 1924- VERGIATE 2003), Torero
    Sep. 24, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ (MILANO 1924- VERGIATE 2003), Torero

    Est: €300 - €600

    Serigrafia, collage e rilievi Numero XX/L Firmata a matita in basso a destra

    Ansuini 1860 Auctions
  • ENRICO BAJ (MILANO 1924 - VERGIATE 2003), La piccola apocalisse
    Sep. 24, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ (MILANO 1924 - VERGIATE 2003), La piccola apocalisse

    Est: €300 - €600

    Tecnica mista su tavola lignea Multiplo 89x89 cm Lievi difetti

    Ansuini 1860 Auctions
  • Enrico Baj, (1924-2003), EBU, 1970, inflatable doll, 55 x 44 cm
    Sep. 23, 2026

    Enrico Baj, (1924-2003), EBU, 1970, inflatable doll, 55 x 44 cm

    Est: $400 - $600

    Enrico Baj (1924-2003) EBU, 1970 inflatable doll edition of 3000, printed with the artist's signature

    Shapiro Auctioneers
  • BAJ ENRICO (1924 - 2003) - MÈRE UBU PER EDMONDO
    Sep. 15, 2026

    BAJ ENRICO (1924 - 2003) - MÈRE UBU PER EDMONDO

    Est: €2,000 - €3,000

    BAJ ENRICO (1924 - 2003). MÈRE UBU PER EDMONDO. signed, titled and dedicated ad personam. The artwork is registered with the Archivio Baj, curated by Roberta Cerini Baj, under no. 2135.H. We thank Roberta Cerini Baj for her assistance in the preparation of this catalogue entry. PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner Private Collection, Milan. 25 x 64 x 17 cm. 1984.

    Capitolium Art
  • Enrico Baj “La famiglia del decorato” 1971
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Enrico Baj “La famiglia del decorato” 1971

    Est: €100 - €200

    Enrico Baj (1924-2003) “La famiglia del decorato” 1971 Acquaforte, cm 40x50 Firmata in basso a destra, esemplare 112/125

    Felima Art Casa D'Aste
  • Enrico Baj. "Cravatta," mixed media
    Aug. 28, 2026

    Enrico Baj. "Cravatta," mixed media

    Est: $400 - $600

    (Italian, 1924-2003) Mixed media collage with plastic sculpture, c. 1973, signed "Baj" lc along edge of tie, framed size: 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.

    Alex Cooper
  • Enrico Baj Group of 3 Color Lithographs
    Aug. 13, 2026

    Enrico Baj Group of 3 Color Lithographs

    Est: $200 - $300

    Enrico Baj (Italian, 1924-2003). Group of three lithographs, each signed Baj in the lower right and numbered 61/100 in the lower left. Each 22 1/4" x 17 3/4" sheet size. Location: CR Drawer 4

    Willow Auction House
  • ENRICO BAJ - Hello
    Aug. 09, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ - Hello

    Est: $140 - $160

    ENRICO BAJ (Italian, 1924-2003) "Untitled - Hello" 1964 - Original limited edition lithograph on wove paper, edition of 2000. From the 1964 portfolio One-Cent Life (this lithograph is from portfolio 1933/2000). 16 x 11.5 inches. Excellent condition, never mounted or pinned. This piece is also in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (New York), British Museum (London), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Getty Museum (Los Angeles), Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, National Gallery of Australia (Canberra) and Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam).

    Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
  • Enrico Baj, Il Generale Amin e una della sue mogli
    Aug. 06, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Il Generale Amin e una della sue mogli

    Est: $500 - $700

    Enrico Baj Il Generale Amin e una della sue mogli 1973 mixed media on screenprint in colors image: 24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm) sight: 26.125 h x 32.25 w in (66 x 82 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge 'Baj 176/250'. This work is number 176 from the edition of 250. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Wright
  • Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas, ritratto femminile
    Jul. 30, 2026

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas, ritratto femminile

    Est: -

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas, ritratto femminile Acquaforte e acquatinta su carta 62 x 42,8 cm (luce) Firma: “Baj” a matita al recto Altre iscrizioni: tiratura “34/125” a matita al recto Elementi distintivi: sul verso, etichetta anonima con dati dell'opera; etichetta Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana con riferimenti di inventario Provenienza: Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Stato di conservazione. Supporto: 95% Stato di conservazione. Superficie: 95% For direct WhatsApp assistance before and during the live auction: +39 346 12 999 80 // Assistenza diretta via WhatsApp prima e durante l’asta: +39 346 12 999 80 La stampa fa parte di un gruppo di tre realizzata da Enrico Baj per la serie "Giardino con vanitas", che apparve nel 1982 insieme ad una poesia di Paolo Volponi.

    Bonino
  • Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas: Giudice militare, 1982
    Jul. 30, 2026

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas: Giudice militare, 1982

    Est: -

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Giardino con vanitas: Giudice militare, 1982 Acquatinta e acquaforte su carta 61,7 x 42,6 cm (luce) Firma: “baj” a matita al recto Altre iscrizioni: tiratura “37/125” a matita al recto Elementi distintivi: sul verso, etichetta Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana con riferimenti di inventario; etichetta anonima con dati dell'opera Provenienza: Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Stato di conservazione. Supporto: 95% Stato di conservazione. Superficie: 95% For direct WhatsApp assistance before and during the live auction: +39 346 12 999 80 // Assistenza diretta via WhatsApp prima e durante l’asta: +39 346 12 999 80 La stampa fa parte di un gruppo di tre realizzata da Enrico Baj per la serie "Giardino con vanitas", che apparve nel 1982 insieme ad una poesia di Paolo Volponi.

    Bonino
  • ENRICO BAJ, Senza titolo
    Jul. 24, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ, Senza titolo

    Est: €400 - €500

    ENRICO BAJ (Milano 1924 – Vergiate 2003) Senza titolo Acquaforte, carborundum e collage Es. 26/85 Dimensione: Lastra cm 44x37 - Foglio cm 52x45 Firma al fronte Stato conservativo: Ottimo

    Casa d'aste Minghini
  • Enrico Baj_Untitled
    Jul. 16, 2026

    Enrico Baj_Untitled

    Est: ¥800,000 - ¥1,300,000

    Enrico Baj_Untitled, mixed media on fabric, signed (right side), framed (not examined out of the frame), [Condition] foxing on the reverse **The total bidding limit is 3,000,000 JPY. If you wish to increase your bidding limit above 3,000,000 JPY, please contact us by 6 PM two days before the auction.

    Mallet Auction
  • Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Il Generale e i suoi fantasmi
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Il Generale e i suoi fantasmi

    Est: €150 - €200

    etching and aquatint in colours, numbered 68/120 cm 64 x 48,4 (cm 79,5 x 59 sheet size), (unframed) Signed in pencil lower right Lower left blind stamp of the Publisher and Printer Grafica Lombardi, Rome

    Finarte
  • Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Il piccolo figlio dell'Hububu, 1956
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Il piccolo figlio dell'Hububu, 1956

    Est: €80 - €100

    lithograph in colours, numbered 2/60 cm 50 x 39 (sheet size), (unframed) Signed and dated in pencil lower right LITERATURE R. Sanesi, Baj. Catalogo generale delle stampe originali, Ed. Electa, Milan 1986, p. 63 n. 63 b/w ill. 

    Finarte
  • Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Testa, 1957
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Testa, 1957

    Est: €100 - €150

    lithograph in colours, numbered 16/39 cm 78.5 x 54.5 (sheet size), (unframed) Signed and dated in pencil lower right LITERATURE R. Sanesi, Baj. Catalogo generale delle stampe originali, Ed. Electa, Milan 1986, p. 65 n. 72 b/w ill. 

    Finarte
  • Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Personages
    Jul. 09, 2026

    Enrico Baj (Milano 1924 - Vergiate 2003) - Personages

    Est: €150 - €200

    etching and aquatint in colours, numbered 110/130 cm 38 x 50 (cm 50 x 70 sheet size) Signed in pencil lower right

    Finarte
  • Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Sade in Italy: serie di otto incisioni, 1976
    Jul. 02, 2026

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Sade in Italy: serie di otto incisioni, 1976

    Est: €400 - €600

    Enrico Baj (1924 - 2003) Sade in Italy: serie di otto incisioni, 1976 Litografia e serigrafia su carta 70 x 50 cm Firma: “Baj” a matita su sette esemplari (uno manca di firma); inoltre a pennarello nel colophon Altre iscrizioni: tiratura “66/75” a matita, dell’artista, in calce ad ogni tavola; inoltre a pennarello nel colophon Provenienza: Cassa di Risparmio di Fabriano e Cupramontana; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Stato di conservazione. Supporto: 80% (pieghe e danni ai margini) Stato di conservazione. Superficie: 90% Per maggiori informazioni: 346 12 999 80 (Whatsapp) Si tratta della serie completa - otto tavole - predisposta da Enrico Baj nel 1976 in 75 esemplari per celebrare il viaggio in Italia del Marchese de Sade, avvenuto duecento anni prima, tra il luglio 1775 e il giugno 1776. L’opera è introdotta da un testo di Giancarlo Vigorelli.

    Bonino
  • ENRICO BAJ
    Jul. 02, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ

    Est: €4,500 - €5,500

    Milano 1924 - Varese 2003 Testina, 1980 Acrilici e collage su tavola, cm 24,5 x 15 Firmato in basso al centro, firmato sul retro Autentica su fotografia dell'Archivio Baj, n° 1991.B

    Wannenes Art Auctions
  • Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) Personaggio
    Jul. 01, 2026

    Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) Personaggio

    Est: €4,000 - €5,000

    signed lower left acrylic and collage on fabric

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) La cravate ne vaut pas une médaille
    Jul. 01, 2026

    Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) La cravate ne vaut pas une médaille

    Est: €500 - €700

    Es. 80/160 out of a total edition of 160 copies, 20 HC and 20 EA. Artist's book with a Lego brick cover, with a multiple on black cardboard inside. Rousseau Editore, Geneva, 1972. Good condition. Signs of age.

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) Baj
    Jul. 01, 2026

    Enrico Baj 1924 Milano-2003 Vergiate (VA) Baj

    Est: €500 - €700

    Plastic multiple Cravatta, from an edition of 3,000 copies for the volume. Achille Mauri Publisher, 1969. Good condition, oxidation of the glue.

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • ENRICO BAJ SENZA TITOLO
    Jun. 30, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ SENZA TITOLO

    Est: €250 - €500

    Es. n. 138/200. Opera numerata e firmata in grafite. In cornice.

    DAMS Casa d'Aste
  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), General, mix media print and collage on textile with jewelry embellishments, 20 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W (Sight), 24 3/4"H x 19 3/4"W (Mat)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), General, mix media print and collage on textile with jewelry embellishments, 20 1/4"H x 15 1/2"W (Sight), 24 3/4"H x 19 3/4"W (Mat)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) General mix media print and collage on textile with jewelry embellishments Hand signed lower right, numbered 60/60. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Personnage, serigraph on glitter paper, 21 3/4"H x 15"W (Sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Personnage, serigraph on glitter paper, 21 3/4"H x 15"W (Sheet)

    Est: $140 - $250

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Personnage serigraph on glitter paper Hand signed lower right, numbered 24/135. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Tete de Femme, figural abstract, serigraph on marbleized acrylic sheet, 22"H x 15 1/4"W (Sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Tete de Femme, figural abstract, serigraph on marbleized acrylic sheet, 22"H x 15 1/4"W (Sheet)

    Est: $140 - $250

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Tete de Femme, figural abstract serigraph on marbleized acrylic sheet Hand signed lower right, numbered 24/135. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Le Maillot Rouge, figural abstract, color etching on reflective paper, 21 1/2"x 12 1/2"W (plate) 28" x 19 3/4"W (sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Le Maillot Rouge, figural abstract, color etching on reflective paper, 21 1/2"x 12 1/2"W (plate) 28" x 19 3/4"W (sheet)

    Est: $140 - $250

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Le Maillot Rouge, figural abstract color etching on reflective paper pencil signed lower right, numbered 47/100. From BAJ CHEZ PICASSO, 1969, edition of 100. Minor bubble creases in foil back. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Baz Chez Picasso, figural abstract, etching, 19"H x 15"W (plate) 27 1/4"H x 19 1/2"W (sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Baz Chez Picasso, figural abstract, etching, 19"H x 15"W (plate) 27 1/4"H x 19 1/2"W (sheet)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Baz Chez Picasso, figural abstract etching pencil signed lower right, numbered 47/100. Small tear on right lower edge near signature. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Profile, figural abstract, seven color lithograph, 24H" x 31"W (sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Profile, figural abstract, seven color lithograph, 24H" x 31"W (sheet)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Profile, figural abstract seven color lithograph pencil signed lower right, printer's proof 2/4. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), General, eight color lithograph, 32 1/2"H x 21 3/4"W
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), General, eight color lithograph, 32 1/2"H x 21 3/4"W

    Est: $200 - $300

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) General eight color lithograph signed lower right, printer's proof 2/3. Small tear on top edge. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Woman, six color lithograph, 32 1/4"H x 22 1/2"W (sheet)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    Enrico Baj, Italian (1924-2003), Woman, six color lithograph, 32 1/4"H x 22 1/2"W (sheet)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Enrico Baj Italian, (1924-2003) Woman six color lithograph pencil signed lower right, printer's proof 2/4. Biography from RoGallery: Born in Milan on 31st October 1924, Enrico Baj was a prominent contemporary Italian artist. Playing a leading role in the Fifties and Sixties avant-garde movement alongside Fontana, Jorn, Manzoni and Klein, Baj established close ties with Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, E. L. T. Mesens, and other artists of the Cobra* group, with New Realism*, Surrealism* and Pataphysics. In 1951 in Milan, together with Dangelo and Dova, Baj founded the "Nuclear Art" movement in 1954. In opposition to the systematic repetitiveness of stylistic formalism, along with Asgern Jorn, he founded the "Mouvement International pour une Bauhaus Imaginiste" against the enforced rationalization and geometric abstraction of art. The polychromatic and mixed media collages* pervaded by a playful and ironic vein, constitute the symbol of the Milan-born artist's satirical vein: the dismembering of form to express the deflagration of matter and imagery. Baj's work is divided into various periods, all marked by profane irony and a constant pursuit of renewed form of expression: playful, fun themes like those in "Mirrors, furniture, meccano constructions, ladies, modifications, d'apres (Gli specchi, i mobili, i meccani, le dame, le modificazioni, i d'apres" become part and parcel of a denouncement of violence and decline. From the very first representations of the nuclear period (1951), he showed a commitment to fighting all forms of aggression which, through the grotesque collages entitled Generals (Generali 1959) and Military Parades (Le parate militari), led to three great works: "The funeral of the anarchist Pinelli (I funerali dell'anarchico Pinelli 1972)", Nixon Parade (1974) and The Apocalypse (L'Apocalisse 1979). With Epater le robot (1983) and Mannequins (Manichini 1984-87), Baj stepped up criticism of contemporary society and the indiscriminate use of technology, while with Metamorphosis and metaphors (Metamorfosi e metafore 1988), Mythology of Kitsch (Mitologia del Kitsch 1989) and Garden of delights (Il giardino delle delizie), he denounced the corruption of taste brought about by the culture of industrial products. In 1993, he began the series of "Tribal masks (Maschere tribali)", Felts (Feltri) and Totems (Totem). In 1999, he created 164 portraits of the Guermantes from Proust's Remembrance of Things Past. The close relationship between painting and literature was always an endless source of inspiration for Baj. Evidence of his relationship with poets and literary intellectuals, both Italian and foreign, can be seen in a series of fifty artist's books, complete with prints and many other books, ranging from the work or poets of the classical age like Lucretius, Martial, Tacitus and increasingly more recent authors, including: Lewis Carrol, John Milton, André Breton, Edoardo Sanguineti, Roberto Sanesi, Umberto Eco, Alda Merini. He also made memorable contributions to the world of theatre with his famous marionettes created for Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" in 1984. A restless artist and intellectual, Baj constantly wove together his creative work with intellectual reflections on art. Midway through the Fifties, he contributed to the magazines Il Gesto and Phases. He published numerous books, including Patafisica, Automitobiografia, Impariamo la pittura, Fantasia e realtà with publishing company Guttuso, "Ecologia dell'arte". He wrote, particularly during the Eighties, for major newspapers and magazines, including "Il sole 24 ore" and Corriere della sera. His works have been exhibited in the world's leading museums and art galleries. Enrico Baj died in Vergiate (Varese) on 16th June 2003.

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  • ENRICO BAJ (1924-2003)
    Jun. 23, 2026

    ENRICO BAJ (1924-2003)

    Est: €8,000 - €12,000

    ENRICO BAJ (1924-2003) LA MONTAGNA BIANCA, 1957 Huile sur toile Signée en bas à gauche Contresignée, titrée et datée au dos Oil on canvas; signed lower left; signed, titled and dated on the reverse 90 X 69,5 CM - 35 3/8 X 27 3/8 IN.

    Tajan
  • Enrico Baj, 1924-2003, Generale, from "Il deserto dei tartari"
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico Baj, 1924-2003, Generale, from "Il deserto dei tartari"

    Est: CHF400 - CHF600

    Signed. (Frame).

    Germann Auction House Ltd
  • Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Est: €300 - €500

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac Certificat signé par l'artiste et numéroté 66/300

    Kohn International
  • Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Est: €300 - €500

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Kohn International
  • Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Est: €300 - €500

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac Certificat signé par l'artiste et numéroté 72/300

    Kohn International
  • Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Est: €300 - €500

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Kohn International
  • Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) | "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Est: €300 - €500

    Enrico BAJ (1924 — 2003) "The Military Strategist" Sahuguet d'Amarzit d'Espagnac

    Kohn International
  • Enrico Baj
    Jun. 23, 2026

    Enrico Baj

    Est: -

    Enrico Baj (MILANO 1924 - VERGIATE 2003). L'ultimo dei generali, piatto in ceramica con collage di passamaneria e medaglia. Prodotto in edizione numerata 20/30 da Ceramica Franco Pozzi in collaborazione con Studio Marconi. diam. cm30

    Eurantico Casa d'Aste
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