The Modern and Contemporary Art Department is the core of Il Ponte Auction House and stands among the leading references in Italy for the appraisal and sale of works from the 20th century and the contemporary period.
Its activity is based on a rigorous approach, supported by thorough art-historical research, certified provenances and a constant dialogue with the national and international market, serving collectors, institutions and enthusiasts.
Recent auctions have confirmed the central role of the department with outstanding results: in May 2025 the turnover exceeded €8.6 million, with 91% of lots sold and an average revaluation of estimates of 210%.
At the center of the scene was the double record achieved by Amedeo Modigliani’s magnificent Portrait de Beatrice Hastings, sold for €2,816,000: a new auction milestone in the history of the house and an unprecedented result in Italian auctions for a work by the artist.
Highlights included De Chirico’s Il Trovatore (1945, €422,400), Licini’s Angelo ribelle su fondo rosso (1950, €384,000), and Fontana’s Concetto spaziale (1966–67, €486,400).
The Informal Art section also performed strongly with Burri’s Combustione (1964, €307,200), while the sculpture section recorded a world record for Alberto Viani with Nudo al sole (1956, €243,200).
Interest in Boetti remains solid, with the embroidered triptych Ammazzare il tempo (1979, €217,600), and the Roman School showed good momentum thanks to the rare Paesaggio anemico by Schifano (1965, €102,400).
Thanks to this combination of critical expertise and strategic market positioning, the Modern and Contemporary Art Department continues to stand out as a leader for those seeking a professional valuation of modern and contemporary works and their optimal placement in international auctions.
