Contemporary Dichroic Grid Sculpture, Attributed to Paolo Pio Paterno

Name: Contemporary Dichroic Grid Sculpture, Attributed to Paolo Pio Paterno
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A contemporary wall sculpture with a grid of dichroic tiles that shift from gold to blue, set in a light wood frame. - view 1

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Estimated value

$5,000 - $9,000

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

Type

Museum Object

CONTEMPORARY DICHROIC GRID SCULPTURE, ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO PIO PATERNO: IDENTIFICATION

This is a sophisticated contemporary wall sculpture, characteristic of the 'Spectrum' series by the Los Angeles-based artist Paolo Pio Paterno. The work is an exemplar of process-driven, geometric abstraction. It consists of a precise grid of thermoformed plastic tiles, many of which are coated with a dichroic film. This industrial material, combined with the underlying geometry of the grid, creates a dynamic tension between rigid structure and fluid, perceptual phenomena. The work is not static; its chromatic character shifts from warm golds and oranges to cool cyans and magentas based entirely on the viewer's position and the ambient light. It is a piece that demands interaction and rewards close viewing.

Compare with other artworks in the archive: Guillaume Corneille (Dutch, 1922-2010) - Abstract Composition, Mixed Media on Paper, 1962, Contemporary Impasto Seascape with Pilings, "Excellent" Bronze Equestrian Sculpture.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Rarity 6/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 11 art items at rarity 6 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

Attribution is based on strong stylistic resemblance to a known artist's series, not on a visible signature or documentation.
The primary risk is misattribution to the specific artist, not that the object is a forgery or reproduction.

How does authenticity detection work?

THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

Confidence is strong because the combination of materials, construction technique (thermoformed dichroic tiles), and visual language are highly specific and align perfectly with Paolo Pio Paterno's well-documented 'Spectrum' series. The lack of a visible signature or provenance prevents near-certainty.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Precise grid of individually thermoformed tiles, creating a 'pillowed' surface.
2Systematic use of dichroic film to create shifting color fields based on viewing angle.
3The aesthetic and technique are highly characteristic of the 'Spectrum' series by artist Paolo Pio Paterno.
4The work clearly engages with the historical legacies of Op Art and the Light and Space movement.
5The simple, light-colored wood strip frame is a typical finishing choice for this artist.
6The combination of solid black/white tiles with dichroic tiles is a recurring compositional strategy in Paterno's work.

UNCERTAINTIES

•Attribution is entirely stylistic and requires confirmation, as no signature or documentation is visible.
•The reverse of the artwork has not been examined for gallery labels, inventory numbers, or an artist's signature.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Photograph the reverse of the artwork for a signature, date, title, or gallery labels.
→Measure the precise dimensions (height, width, depth) of the work.
→If a signature or title is found, research it in the artist's catalogue raisonné or gallery archives.
→Contact a contemporary art gallery that represents Paolo Pio Paterno to confirm the attribution.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

From the images, the work appears to be in excellent, gallery-ready condition. The fragile, highly reflective surfaces show no visible scuffs, scratches, or delamination, which is critical for a piece whose value is tied to its optical perfection.