Some of the most renowned names of the Italian 19th century enliven the catalogue of the auction of 19th and 20th Century Paintings and Sculptures scheduled for June 25 and 26, 2024.
Iconic pieces with a rich exhibition history present an unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors to enhance their properties with works of particular artistic value.
The auction highlights an important collection of Italian Divisionism, featuring artists such as Angelo Morbelli, Emilio Longoni, Carlo Fornara, Plinio Nomellini, Sexto Canegallo, and Giorgio Kienerk.
Notably, the catalogue includes several works by Angelo Morbelli, characterized by his refined technique of small dots or filaments of pure color, creating images of extraordinary brightness and depth, such as “Marina ligure (Veduta di Vado Ligure)” from 1908 (lot 112, € 15,000 - 20,000) and "Pergolato (Colma di Rosignano)" from 1917 (lot 110, € 8,000 - 12,000).
Lot 112
Angelo Morbelli,
"Marina ligure (Veduta di Vado Ligure)", 1908, oil on canvas (cm 26x40).
Estimate € 15,000 - 20,000
*The painting, examined by the scientific committee of the Angelo Morbelli Archive,
has been included among the works of the author and will be published in the catalogue raisonné of Angelo Morbelli curated by Giovanni Anzani and Elisabetta Chiodini.
Lot 110
Angelo Morbelli,
"Pergolato, Colma di Rosignano", 1917, oil on canvas (cm 40x32,5).
Estimate € 8,000 - 12,000
*The painting, examined by the scientific committee of the Angelo Morbelli Archive,
has been included among the works of the author and will be published in the catalogue raisonné of Angelo Morbelli curated by Giovanni Anzani and Elisabetta Chiodini.
Another significant presence is Emilio Longoni, whose works, besides reflecting a Divisionist influence, show a strong Symbolist orientation.
The artist skillfully combined the pointillist technique with a vision imbued with profound meanings, as seen in "Pace" from 1911 (lot 111, € 20,000 - 25,000) and "Il canto del ruscello" (lot 113, € 10,000 - 15,000).
Lot 111
Emilio Longoni,
"Pace", 1911 circa, oil on canvas (cm 41x64).
Estimate € 20,000 - 25,000
Lot 113
Emilio Longoni,
"Il canto del ruscello", colored pastels on paper (cm 68x100).
Estimate € 10,000 - 15,000
From the Livornese artist Plinio Nomellini, notable works include the vibrant "Grande nudo" (lot 92, € 10,000 - 12,000), the D'Annunzio-inspired "Isola d’Elba selvaggia" (lot 90, € 6,000 - 8,000), and the youthful "Ciociara" (lot 63, € 4,000 - 5,000), created alongside Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo in Giovanni Fattori's studio.
Lot 92
Plinio Nomellini,
"Grande nudo", oil on canvas (cm 200x100).
Estimate € 10,000 - 12,000
*The work will be included in the catalogue raisonné of Plinio Nomellini curated by Aurora Barbara Nomellini.
Lot 90
Plinio Nomellini,
"Isola d'Elba selvaggia", oil on canvas (cm 70x80).
Estimate € 6,000 - 8,000
*The work will be included in the catalogue raisonné of Plinio Nomellini curated by Aurora Barbara Nomellini.
Lot 63
Plinio Nomellini, "Ciociara", oil on canvas (cm 115x47).
Estimate € 4,000 - 5,000
Among the noteworthy works by Mosè Bianchi is the large portrait "Carolina Marignani - La moglie del pittore" (lot 104, € 12,000 - 14,000).
The captivating atmosphere of Antonio Fontanesi's "Plenilunio con veduta di Superga" (lot 105, € 15,000 - 18,000) and the purity of Pompeo Marchesi's marble "Busto di Vestale" (lot 106, €18,000 - 20,000) are also remarkable.
Lot 104
Mosè Bianchi,
"Ritratto di Carolina Marignani - La moglie del pittore", oil on canvas (cm 130x100).
Estimate € 12,000 - 14,000
Lot 105
Antonio Fontanesi,
"Plenilunio con veduta di Superga", oil on canvas (cm 95x117).
Estimate € 15,000 - 18,000
Lot 106
Pompeo Marchesi,
"Busto di vestale", 1836, marble sculpture (cm 43x24).
Estimate € 18,000 - 20,000
Italian and international Impressionism are highlighted with works by Federico Zandomeneghi, Giuseppe De Nittis, and Giovanni Boldini.
Finally, the section dedicated to drawings and prints is unmissable, including, among others, two refined works by Tsuguharu Foujita, a famous Japanese painter and engraver active in Paris. His works, characterized by a unique combination of Western and Eastern techniques, blend elements of Japanese tradition with European modern art, as evident in "Il gatto" (lot 51, € 3,000 - 4,000) and "Ritratto di fanciulla" (lot 50, € 4,000 - 5,000).
Lot 51
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita,
"Il gatto", mixed media on paper (cm 29x19).
Estimate € 3,000 - 4,000
Lot 50
Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita,
"Ritratto di fanciulla, Hommage du peintre", charcoal on paper (cm 27x18,5).
Estimate € 4,000 - 5,000