In recent years, the 19th and 20th Century Paintings and Sculpture Department has established itself as a point of reference on the national scene, standing out for its meticulous catalogue presentation and its ability to celebrate a vibrant 19th century. It features not only the most illustrious names from the Italian and European art scenes, but also the rediscovery and promotion of lesser-known artists.
In 2024, the department recorded total sales of over € 2 million, culminating in the December auction with the sale of Giuseppe De Nittis’ masterpiece, "Sulla strada di Castellammare", which realised € 378,000. Recent highlights include "Mattino. Primavera" (1899) by Emilio Longoni (€ 63,000), "Angolo di giardino" (1909) by Angelo Morbelli (€ 47,880), and two evocative works by Giacinto Gigante: "Veduta da La Marinella" (€ 69,300) and "Napoli, una processione a Mergellina" (€ 44,100).
