Interior Portrait in Valsassina by Francesco De Rocchi 1976

Internal Valsassina,1976

Oil on canvas. Signed in the bottom right corner. On the rear of the painting there is a further signature, title and date. There is also the trademark of the art gallery. A painting with a similar subject has been auctioned at Meeting Art with the title "Il mio studio in Valsassina", dated 1969. The artist was born in Saronno, he studied and worked in Milan; his work is stylistically close to the "Chiarismo Lombardo", a movement which developed in Milan around 1930's and is considered the first neo-expressionist movement. There was a general restoration of the Nineteenth Century style in contrast to the development of alternative artistic movement. It is framed.

Portrait of a Gentleman Mid 18th Century

Oil on canvas. The painting comes from an important Milanese family, the portrait is comparable to Bartolomeo Nazzari's (1693-1758) production, painter from Clusone who was a distinguished portrayist of important personalities. He worked mainly between Bergamo and Venice. The painting depicts a gentleman displaying his arms: the saber on his side and his elmet in the other arm, under the rich jacket. On the left there is the enscription "Il generale Roligni" which refers to a family from Bergamo. The painting is presented in a coeval gilded frame, it can be dated around the end of 18th Century and beginning of 19th Century; on the back of the painting hand enscription which refers to the above-mentioned Milanese family.

Lombard Landscape Mid 20th Century

Oil on canvas. The signature is unknown (Sposito?) and it is located in the bottom right corner. The same artist has painted similar views of this geographical area: its lakes, its mountains and its foothills. This particular painting is a view of the "Pianura padana", there is a sluggish stream and a farmhouse hidden behind the trees; in the background there is a glimpse of the Alps. The painting is presente in a guilloché frame.

View of the Lago di Como

Oil on canvas. Signature "Sposito" in the bottom right corner. The artist has painted similar landscapes of this geographical area. This painting is a view of the Lago di Como with its cliffs and the Alps in the background. On the right there is a farmhouse and several ladies. The painting is presented in a coeval guilloché frame.

Ferrari GTO62 by Luigi Rocca 1986

Ferrari GTO62, 1986

Acrylic on canvas. Signed in the bottom right corner. On the back of the painting there is a further signature with authentication and a label of the art gallery Portofino with information on the artwork. Luigi Rocca was born in Udine but he soon moved to Turin, where he completed his education. He became popular when he was only sixteen years old thanks to local and regional exhibitions. He favored portraiture but was also interested in landscape painting. His style is hyperrealistic, he aims towards a perfect depiction of reality. He was fascinated by the United States, therefore he dedicated a big part of his work painting street views of the big American cities, mainly New York. He portrays luxurious cars with extreme realism: no emotional participation of the artist can be perceived. In this particular painting he thoroughly investigates material quality and the lighting effects, visible on the vehicle refinishing. In 1998 he participated to the Art Expo in New York; he is present in numerous italian and international shows and exhibitions. In 1996 the artist moved to Venice where he lives and displays his artworks in Melori & Rosenberg Gallery in Campo del Ghetto Nuovo. Since October 2007 his works can be found also in New York in Arnot Galleries, 57th Street.

Lombard Landscape 20th Century

Glimpse of lake alpine

Oil on canvas. It is signed "Sposito" in the bottom right corner. Several landscapes of the Lombard geographical area are attributed to this painter. The similarities include the setting in the foothills of the Alps, rich in vegetation, pastures, (there is a flock of sheep) and the small lakes. On the background the Alps are clearly visible. The painting is presented in coeval frame.

View of Lago di Como Lombardy 20th Century

View of Bellagio (Lake Como),1948

Oil on plywood. The signature, which is not clear (Sposito/Esposito), and the date 1948 are in the bottom right corner. Beautiful view of Lago di Como, with a glimpse of Bellagio, captured by a lawn with a flock of sheep and a shepherdess; on the background the massive mountains of the Alps. In good conditions, it is presented in coeval frame.

White Marble Bust Italy 19th Century

Bust in white marble depicting a young woman with classical robe and hairdo. The draping, the way, the robe adheres to the body, the posture, the decor on the headgear and all the other small details enrich the sculpture and reveal the ability of the artist.

Family Portrait 19th Century

Oil on canvas. Portrait of a young family composed by father, mother and small child. The baby is in the centre of the painting, he almost resembles Baby Jesus for how he is posing and how he is dressed. He is holding his parent's hands, creating a chain of familiar intimacy. The painting belonged to a private collection of and important family in Milan. It has been restored and relined. It is presented in a gilded and decorated coeval frame.

S. Caterina di Sasso Hermitage on Lago Maggiore 20th Century

Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner "G. Barberis". Grand view of the famous hermitage perched in the eastern shore of Lago Maggiore. It was founded in the 14th Century and has hosted a number of religious order since then. The existence of Giuseppe Barberis (1840-1917) is noted. He was a xylographer, author of numerous views of Italy, including abbeys, churches and monasteries. The artwork is presented in a coeval frame.

Pair of Angels in Wood 19th Century

Painted and shaped wood. These angels were probably part of a larger scenography, certainly of religious matter. The two angels are kneeling; one is wearing a white tunic which blends in with his wings, the other one is wearing a womanly dress, composed by tunic and a gown of two different colors. This angel is also wearing a garland and has darker wings.

Grass Juice with Emboidery 18th Century

Moses at the source of the seven daughters of Jethro

Grass juice with thread inserts and stitchings. Big scene taken by the Old Testament which depicts Moses at the well while he is giving water to the sheep of Jetro's daughters (there is the enscription: Moyses adaquat oves). It is a copy of the tapestry depicting the cycle of Moses in Sala del Tiepolo of Palazzo Clerici in Milan. These tapestries were made by hand, probably in the second half of the 17th Century in Brussels by Jan II Leyniers (they are signed I.L. b.b.), he was a very famous artist coming from a family of tapestry weavers and dyers.

Grass Juice with Embroidery 18th Century

The miraculous catch of fish

Grass juice, with thread inserts and embroidered stitching which simulate shading. The scene is taken from the Gospel episode of the Miraculous Draught of Fish. It is a copy of the homonymous masterpiece made by Raffaello commissioned by Pope Leone X in 1515. He had made the cartoons for the tapestries of the Cappella Sistina dedicated to the Acts of the Apostols; seven of these ten cartoons are conserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It requires cleaning and restoration.

Self-Portrait Franz Winterhalter Oil on Canvas Mid 19th Century

Oil on canvas. German school. On the rear of the painting there is a label dating back to mid 20th century of the historic antique dealer Antichità Subert of Milan. The label attributes the painting either to Franz Winterhalter (1806-1873), his studio, or his beloved younger brother Hermann Winterhalter (1808-1891) who was a portraitist and painter as well. The painting has clear Romantic influences, present throughout Winterhalter's entire artistic production. He was a well known court painter, and was commissioned to paint by English, French, Russian, Mexican and Belgian Courts. The canvas has been relined, the frame is not coeval.

Woman Portrait First Half 20th Century

Oil on Canvas. The portrait requires restoration because of a tear in the upper right area of the canvas and color loss. Framed.

Figures by Agelo Serlenga Oil on Canvas Contemporary Art

Appearances, 1971

Oil on cavas. Signature, date 1970-71 and title on the back of the painting. Framed.

Portrait of a Young Girl by Cesare Peruzzi Oil on Canvas 20th Century

Little girl with doll

Oil on canvas. Signed "Peruzzi" on the bottom right corner. Portrait of a seated young girl playing with her doll. The use of color and the lighting effects recall impressionism. The artist was very close to this artistic movement because of his sensibility towards the two aspects. He chose his subjects when nature and therefore humanity were the mildest, always trying to capture different lights in his painting. His art production is vast, fresh and spontaneous. Frame in style. The painting requires restoration due to small tears in the canvas.

Marble Bust on Wooden Column Italy First Half 20th Century

Marble bust attributable to Giuseppe Verdi. It is held upon a lacquered wood column with marbling decor.

Drawing by Stefano Colombino Indian Ink on Paper 19th Century

The player of the harp,1880

Indian ink on paper. Signed by Colombino and dated 30/12/1880 in the lower left corner. The pleasant drawing is accompanied by a small card with information on the artist, who is defined as a miniaturist. Stains due to humidity. The frame dates back to mid 20th century.