Paniccia painting priced at €95,000 by Andrea Diprè shocks collector

A reader, identified as Graziella, attempted to purchase an Osvaldo Paniccia painting, 'Natura morta con gamberi', from Andrea Diprè, a television critic and art dealer known for promoting outsider artists. The painting was priced at €95,000, far exceeding the expected €1,000 to €5,000 range. Diprè, described as a talent scout for amateur artists, sells works by artists like Paniccia, Miosotis, Salvati, and Carpuso at high prices. The article questions the veracity of these valuations and invites collectors to share their experiences. Diprè is portrayed as a shrewd businessman who charges for TV appearances and connections. The story highlights the inflated market for so-called 'freak' artists.