Auctions, bargains for everyone in late November and December

Finestre Sull’Arte ’s appointment with auctions from Italian houses is back: so here are the most interesting events from November 25, 2018 through the end of the year.

We begin on Tuesday, November 27, with Minerva Auctions’ Old Paintings and 19th-century Art auction: highlights include an Old Mare and Her Stableman by Théodore Géricault (Rouen, 1791 - Paris, 1824), estimated between 80 and 120,000 euros, with auction base 80,000 euros; a Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Giampietrino (Milan, 1508 - 1549), estimated 70-100.000 euros and base 70,000, a San Giovannino in a landscape by Camillo Procaccini (Parma, 1561 - Milan, 1629), which goes to auction with base 60,000 and estimate 60-80,000 euros, and a fine work by Jacopo Vignali (Pratovecchio, 1592 - Florence, 1664), The Ass of Balaam, with estimate 30-50,000 euros and base 22,000. Affordable bargains include a Marina with Reefs by a follower of Salvator Rosa, at auction with a base of 200 euros, a small bronze by Vincenzo Gemito (Naples, 1852 - 1929), titled Carmela, at auction at 500 euros (estimate 500-800), a drawing by Simone Cantarini (Pesato, 1612 - Verona, 1648) depicting the Circumcision of Jesus at auction at 700 euros (estimate 700-1.000) and, also by the Marche artist, a Study for the Birth of the Virgin, with the same prices.

On Nov. 28 and 29, jewelry aficionados should not miss the Gioielli da Pandolfini auction: among the most prized lots are a platinum ring with an octagonal-cut diamond (estimated between 400 and 600,000 euros), a platinum ring with sapphire and diamonds valued between 50 and 80,000 euros, and a yellow gold and diamond necklace that belonged to Cristina Ruspoli Bonaparte, wife of Napoleon Charles Bonaparte, estimated between 45 and 50,000 euros. As for bargains for everyone, a pair of white gold and diamond cufflinks estimated between 200 and 400 euros, a yellow gold ring with heart-shaped cabochon-cut coral (estimated between 250 and 500 euros), a fine yellow gold scarf brooch with two ram’s heads (estimated between 350 and 500 euros), and a yellow gold, coral, sapphires, and rubies bracelet estimated between 600 and 900 euros will go to auction. Also at Pandolfini, November 29 is the turn of the Watches auction: thirty very select lots including a 14-karat gold Rolex Daytona Paul Newman chronograph (estimate 180 to 240,000 euros) and a Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Big Red estimated between 35 and 40,000 euros. But there are also bargains with lower estimates: for example, a Montblanc Meisterstuck watch valued between 500 and 1,000 euros, two Vacheron Constantin gold watches (500-1,000 euros), and a Longines Dolce Vita limited series (example 249 of 500, valued between 1,000 and 2,000 euros).

Numismatic lovers, on the other hand, will have to follow Wannenes’ Coins and Medals auction: ranging from the 1880 100 lire with the effigy of Umberto I (estimated between 20,000 and 30,000 euros) to the 16th-century half-head coined in Asti, with the effigy of Emperor Charles V (estimated between 1,000 and 1,500 euros). And again at Wannenes, another appointment on Nov. 29 with Old and 19th-century Paintings: don’t miss a Landscape with Figures by Jan Wildens (Antwerp, 1586 - 1653) estimated between 20 and 30.000 euros, a painting by Alfredo Luxoro (Genoa, 1859 - 1918) titled The Shell and estimated between 15 and 18,000 euros, and a Battle Scene between Turkish and Christian Cavalries by Aniello Falcone (Naples, 1607 - 1656) with an estimate between 20 and 30,000 euros. As for cheaper works, there is a Figure Study by Francesco Gioli (San Frediano a Settimo, 1846 - Florence, 1922), with an estimate of 300 to 500 euros, and a bronze by Paolo Troubetzkoy (Verbania, 1866 - 1938), a Horseman on Horseback at auction with an estimate between 400 and 600 euros.

On Nov. 30, however, appointment at Farsetti ’s with the Contemporary Art auction: highlights include a 1973 Surface by Enrico Castellani (Castelmassa, 1930 - Rome, 2017) with estimate 250-300,000 euros, an untitled oil on panel by Gino De Dominicis (Ancona, 1947 - Rome, 1998), estimated between 120 and 180.000 euros (and also by De Dominicis there will also be an Inverted Perspective with an estimate 90-140,000 euros), and a Personaggio by Enrico Baj (Milan, 1924 - Vergiate, 2003) estimated between 40 and 60,000 euros. Among the cheaper offerings are an oil on canvas by Renato Birolli (Verona, 1905 - Milan, 1959) depicting a Seated Woman and estimated at 300-500 euros, a charcoal drawing on paper by Ottone Rosai (Florence, 1895 - Ivrea, 1957) depicting Via de’ Massoni (estimated at 400-700 euros), and an oil on canvas by Ernesto Treccani (Milan, 1920 - 2009), titled Alla fermata (At a Stop ) and valued between 600 and 1,000 euros. Also at Farsetti’s, on Saturday, December 1, appointment with the Modern Art auction: starting with works with estimates above 2,000 euros, such as a Landscape with Mountains by Mario Sironi (Sassari, 1885 - Milan, 1961) and a composition of Flowers by Ennio Morlotti (Lecco, 1910 - Milan, 1992), works both with estimates 2,500-3.000 euros, to a Spatial Concept by Lucio Fontana (Rosario, 1899 - Comabbio, 1968) with an estimate 400-500,000 euros, and an unusual pastel work on jute by Paul Klee (Münchenbuchsee, 1879 - Muralto, 1940), titled Drinnen und draussen (“Inside and Out”) and estimated between 350 and 500,000 euros. Also at auction are works by De Chirico, Modigliani, Léger, Musič, Depero, Marini, and Matta.

Also on Saturday, Dec. 1, Blindarte is offering the auction Old Drawings and Paintings, Sculptures and Paintings 19th-20th Century: to be followed by a portrait of a woman by Giuseppe De Nittis (Barletta, 1846 - Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1884), estimate 500-700 euros, and with the same valuation a male portrait by Vincenzo Gemito. Also at auction is a Magdalene in meditation by Massimo Stanzione (Frattamaggiore, 1585 - Naples, 1656), with a valuation of 40-60,000 euros.

Contemporary art also takes center stage at Cambi on Tuesday, December 4, with the Modern and Contemporary Art auction. Over two hundred lots, all with low valuations: the most expensive works are a Minotaur by Alberto Savinio (Athens, 1891 - Rome, 1952), valued between 4,000 and 6,000 euros, and a work by Emilio Tadini (Milan, 1927 - 2002), Luce, valued between 4 and 5,000 euros. Those who want to get works by important artists at low prices can follow the untitled drawing by Emilio Scanavino (Genoa, 1922 - Milan, 1986), with an estimate of 500-700 euros, or a drawing by Renato Birolli entitled Necchi. Assembly Department (estimate 700-900 euros). The auction also offers many multiples (prints and sculptures). Not to be missed, also at Cambi’s, is the auction Ceramics by Italian artists of the 20th century, Dec. 4: 38 lots including a Lion and lioness by Arturo Martini (Treviso, 1889 - Milan, 1947) estimated between 60 and 80.000 euros, two sculptures by Lucio Fontana (a figure in costume and a Madonna and Child, both valued at 15 to 20,000 euros), up to two plates by Emanuele Luzzati (Genoa, 1921 - 2007), valued at 800 to 1,000 euros, and a Burial by Arturo Martini, a terracotta tile estimated at 2,000 to 2,500 euros.

Finally, on December 5, the Modern and Contemporary Art auction will be held at Finarte. Among the main lots are a mixed media sculpture by Salvatore Scarpitta (New York, 1919 - 2007), Shut (€200-240,000 estimate), a White Surface by Castellani (€160-180,000), an oil on canvas by Carlo Carrà (Quargnento, 1881 - Milan, 1966), Vela a Venezia (€40-50,000) and a drawing by Giacomo Balla (Turin, 1871 - Rome, 1958), Elisa and Luce sul balcone (€40-50,000). There is no shortage of proposals for everyone, including works by great artists: for example, a watercolor by Giuseppe Migneco (Messina, 1903 - Milan, 1997), Woman with Guitar (300-500 euros), an untitled drawing by Arnaldo Pomodoro (Morciano di Romagna, 1926), estimated between 500 and 600 euros, and an untitled mixed media work by Agenore Fabbri (Quarrata, 1911 - Savona, 1998), valued at 1,000-1,500 euros.

Pictured: Jacopo Vignali, The Ass of Balaam (oil on canvas, 180 x 228 cm)

Auctions, bargains for everyone in late November and December

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