Portrait of a female

Oil on canvas. The portrait in need of restoration because, unfortunately, it is damaged by a tear in the right upper quadrant and loss of colour. In the frame.

The figure of Cesare Peruzzi

Little girl with doll

Oil on canvas. Signed Peruzzi in the lower right. Portrait of a little girl sitting playing with her doll. Array impressionist, in the use of color and light, highlights the artist's interest for this current painting, to which he feels close to the sensitivity for these elements. He chooses his models where the nature, and therefore humanity, is the most sweet and poetic, but always moving with the times in the light: it can be said that there are many hours of light, and many are the hours of work of Cesare Peruzzi, hours that give life to a production of the very large and full of freshness and spontaneity. In-frame style. The canvas in need of restoration for some minor snags.

Pencil on Paper Drawing by Federico Von Rieger 20th Century

The figures of the convent

Pencil and white lead on paper. The drawing is signed with monogram on the bottom right corner, next to the date 26-XI-1948. The artwork comes from the historical collection of Seveso, where the artist has lived and worked until his mysterious death. He was well known for having portrayed important figures (for example Pio XI and King Hussein of Jordan). He has produced very realistic artworks. This particular drawing depicts a satirical scene: a poor Franciscan friar with two well fed friars belonging to another order. It shows two faces of the same church. Framed.

Madonna with Child Copy Signed by Tozzi Painting 1924

Signed copy Tozzi,1924

Oil painting on board. Signed by M. Tozzi and date (1924) in the lower right corner. It's a copy of the original homonymous and larger painting (121 cm x 84 cm) exhibited at Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna in Milan. The Associazione Artistico Culturale Mario Tozzi was asked for an expert evaluation of the painting and claimed that "the strokes,... the technique and the colors can't be attributed to the painter Mario Tozzi". It's still an effective copy. Presented in frame.

Landscape Painting by Giovanni Omiccioli 20th Century

Mixed technique on cardboard signed in the lower left corner. Authentication of the artist and stamp belonging to the Art Gallery in Milan on the back. Recurrent subject in Omiccioli's painting production, the painting depicts a glimpse of a beach with a little house. Pastel colors, very delicate. Presented in frame.

Still Life by Epifanio Pozzato

Rural Motif

Oil on canvas. Signed at the bottom left. Still life with cob, chestnut and other rural motifs. The painter from Biella Epifanio Pozzato (1031-2007) used to paint neighborhoods views of his city, mills, and rural life scenes. Title on the back, location (Biella), date and signature. Coeval frame.

Courtyard Scene by Giuseppe Chiacigh Painting 20th Century

Courtyard

Oil painting on hardboard. Signed in the lower left corner. On the back there is a cartouche belonging to the painter's studio showing the title of the painting. Giuseppe Chiacigh studied Fine Arts and then architecture in Russia where he was born. His parents were Italian. After the Russian Revolution, he returned to Italy and completed his studies. He started working as an architect by projecting villas, churches and specializing in wall decoration (frescoes, artistic glasses, mosaics) and won many awards. From 1943 onward, his production was almost exclusively painting: he used to depict historical subjects, especially Oriental ones. Chiacigh is known for not joining any artistic movement or school. His painting production is mostly expressionistic. This painting depicts the courtyard of a Russian farmhouse and some farmers doing their activities while a pair of Cossacks on horseback are talking in the middle of the scene. Presented in frame.

Landscape Painting by Ezio Pastorio 20th Century

Ticino

Oil painting on cardboard signed in the lower right corner. Title on the back. Ezio Pastorio was a great master of the Italian 20th century. He was able to renew the artistic language of landscape paintings by keeping a strong bond to the 19th century's painting. He was born in Cremona from a family of collectors and antique dealers. He studied in Naples at Istituto delle Belle Arti, in Milan at Aldo Carpi's studio and in Bergamo at Accademia Carrara. From 1941 onward, he spent a lot of time in Val Seriana and he was strongly influenced by its landscape. His production counts mostly landscapes and recalls the places of his life. Presented in frame.

Landscape by Mario Borgiotti

Pescarenico, Lecco, 1968

Oil on board. Signed and dated at the bottom right. On the back, the label of the "Galleria d'Arte S. Ambrogio", Via Manzoni, Milan, for the artist's solo exhibition in 1969. Evocative and romantic view of Manzoni's district of Lecco, located on the left bank of the Adda, with the jagged peak of the Resegone in the background. Mario Borgiotti was an important exponent (as well as president for a decade) of the Labronico Group, the group of painters founded in Livorno and active since 1920, linked to the pictorial experiences developed in Tuscany; also important was his commitment to trade and collecting works of art - an important private collection of 19th century Tuscan works was exhibited, contributing to the knowledge and appreciation of modern painting, and imposing himself as a connoisseur of the most important Italian movement of the 19th century , the Macchiaioli. In 1955 he moved to Milan, via Manzoni, where he remained until 1976, promoting exhibitions of his collection and both personal production in the main cities of Italy and the world. This work refers to his Milanese period, which allowed him to approach the Lombard landscape.

Landscape with Figures by Carlo Domenici Butteri Cowboys Painting

Cowboys with wagon

Oil painting on board signed in the lower right corner. Further signature on the back. Tuscany is a recurrent subject in the artist's production - he was one of the major representative of the Labronici (group of painters founded in Livorno in 1920). He used to depict three different areas of Tuscany: the Maremma with its farmers and animals in the fields, the city of Livorno and the island of Elba. This painting depicts some butteri cowboys, typical shepherds of the Maremma, the Roman countryside and the Pontine Marshes. In frame. 20th century.

Eastern Subject by Ambrogio Vismara Egypt Pyramid of Khufu

Egypt, the pyramid of Cheops.

Oil painting on plywood signed in the lower right corner. Stamp belonging to Galleria Bolzani in Milan and title of the painting on the back. Considered one of the most poetical painters of the 20th century, Ambrogio Vismara transposed his love for the natal places in his works. His painting production is characterized by Lombard landscapes depicting mountains, the plain and hills in autumn. As painting technique, he chose to use the spatula instead of the paintbrush obtaining a contrasting spots effect. His production of Eastern landscapes is smaller but still famous and documented by the brochures of exhibitions attached to the painting. In this case, he remained faithful to the same painting technique, but chose warmer and brighter colors recalling the sun of Eastern countries. In frame. 20th century.

Landscape Painting by Alberto Cecconi Countryside 20th Century

The country with the figure

Oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right corner. Stamp belonging to Galleria d'arte Bolzani in Milan on the back. Alberto Cecconi stood out for his production of paintings depicting the Tuscan countryside, but also south America since he worked in Argentina, Brazil and Peru. He depicted also portraits and genre scenes with popular subjects. In frame. 20th century.

Landscape by Eugenio Polesello Burano Lagoon 20th Century

Houses at the Shore,the Lagoon island of Burano.

Oil painting on canvas. Signature and title on the back. Label belonging to Galleria Bolzani in Milano. Polesello was born in Pordenone and studied at Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice. Later he moved to Milan and held many personal and collective exhibitions throughout Italy and abroad. His used to depict simple and convincing landscapes characterized by fresh clear colors. 20th century.

Glimpse by Giannino Grossi Boboli Garden Painting 1933

The garden of Boboli in Florence, 1933

Oil painting on plywood signed in the lower left corner. Further signature, date and location on the back. It depicts a corner with some statues in the Boboli garden in Florence. Giannino Grossi was an artist from Milan who studied at the Brera Academy and used to paint mostly glimpses of Milan. He was also an illustrator. His production counts also glimpses of other Italian places he visited. In frame. 1933.

Figures by Eugenio Scorzelli Jockey 20th Century

Jockey

Oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right corner. Label with number of catalog and title on the back. The artist was born in Naples where he also studied. Later he moved to Paris and London where he enriched his painting technique still faithful to the late Neapolitan 19th century. His painting production counts landscapes and glimpses of London and Paris, but also Naples; portraits and daily life scenes. The painting depicts a jockey during a horse show. The setting recalls the famous English racecourses. The painting is presented in revival frame, 20th century.

Landscape Painting by Giuseppe Comparini Bridge Above the Canal 1967

Bridge on the canal,1967

Oil painting on linen cardboard. Signature and date in the lower right corner. Stamp belonging to Galleria Bolzani in Milan on the back. Giuseppe Comparini was a painter from Florence influenced by the Macchiaioli movement. His paintings are characterized by light effects because he wanted to depict the changes of light during the different moments of the day. The diffusion of Giuseppe Comparini's paintings is strictly related to his partnership with Guido Bolzani (1957), a gallery owner from Milan who hosted some exhibitions of the artist regularly. 20th century.

Marine Landscape Painting by Giuseppe Comparini Boats 1967

Boats,1967

Oil painting on linen cardboard. Signature and date in the lower right corner. Stamp belonging to Galleria Bolzani in Milan on the back. Giuseppe Comparini was a painter from Florence influenced by the Macchiaioli movement. His paintings are characterized by light effects because he wanted to depict the changes of light during the different moments of the day. The diffusion of Giuseppe Comparini's paintings is strictly related to his partnership with Guido Bolzani (1957), a gallery owner from Milan who hosted some exhibitions of the artist regularly. 20th century. In frame.

Glimpse by Giuseppe Comparini Via del Canneto in Florence 1964

Via del canneto, Florence, 1964

Oil painting on linen cardboard. Signature in the lower left corner. Hand-written title of the painting, date and inscription signed by the artist 'dipinto dal vivo' (painted in person). Giuseppe Comparini was a painter from Florence influenced by the Macchiaioli movement. His paintings are characterized by light effects because he wanted to depict the changes of light during the different moments of the day. The diffusion of Giuseppe Comparini's paintings is strictly related to his partnership with Guido Bolzani (1957), a gallery owner from Milan who hosted some exhibitions of the artist regularly. 20th century. In frame.

Aquatint by Geroges Roualt Loin du sourir de Reims 1922

Loin du sourir de Reims

Aquatint on paper. Initials and date in the lower left corner. Published on Chapon Catalog n. 104 of the 'Miserere' series. The artist from Paris Goerges Roualt was active in the 20s-30s and made the majority of his works during this period, for example the 58 figures for Miserere. The figures are disposed in a precise succession wanted by the artist himself and describe the history of everyone. They encourage the people to become aware that their own pains and miseries must be considered in a wider perspective: the perspective of mercy that we should have towards who suffer and the compassion that God has with human beings. The painting is presented in frame. 1922.

Rural Scene by Giovanni Pisano Landscape with Flock of Sheep 1900s

Landscape with flock

Oil painting on canvas signed in the lower left corner. The artist was born in Sardinia and grew up in Turin. He used to paint landscapes, especially landscapes of Sardinia and Piedmont. Presented in coeval frame. 20th century.