PRESS RELEASE ONLINE AUCTIONS: SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 2026
CURRENT AUCTIONS:
● NAPOLI800900
● PENS, BOOKS, GRAPHICS
● MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
● PHOTOGRAPHY
● CRATES FROM AN IMPORTANT NEAPOLITAN GALLERY
ONLINE CATALOGUES
WWW.BLINDARTE.COM
LOT CLOSING DATES: OCTOBER 12–22
Catalogues for BLINDARTE’s new autumn online timed auctions are now available at www.blindarte.com, with staggered lot closing dates ranging from October 12 to October 22. All lots are presented with comprehensive descriptions, detailed images, and information regarding estimates and closing times. To place bids, you must register a profile on the website. To create an account, simply click the LOGIN button on the top toolbar and follow the indicated procedure.
NAPOLI800900
BLINDARTE’s highly anticipated thematic auction dedicated to Naples returns, featuring a rich selection of artworks by artists active in the city from the 19th and 20th centuries through to the present day. The catalogue opens with some of the most representative artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries—a period when academic tradition coexisted with the fervent artistic and cultural revolution energizing the Neapolitan art scene. The initial lots comprise delightful 19th- and 20th-century views of Naples by artists of the Neapolitan School, including Salvatore Petruolo, Oscar Ricciardi, Giacinto Gigante (highlighted by *La chiesa dei Girolamini* – estimate €3,000–€4,000), Nicolas De Corsi, Leon Giuseppe Buono, Gennaro Villani, Gaetano Bocchetti, Giuseppe Casciaro, and many others. These are followed by evocative glimpses of the city by Vincenzo Irolli, Vincenzo Migliaro, Gustavo Pisani, and Vincenzo Caprile. The catalogue is further enriched by portraits from Pasquale Ruggiero, Pietro Scoppetta, Francesco Mancini, Giovanni Panza, Gennaro Villani, and Antonio Bresciani. Among these is an intense *Profilo di fanciulla* (Profile of a Young Girl) signed by Vincenzo Irolli (estimate €1,500–€2,000). The period's sculptural output is fittingly celebrated through the work of Vincenzo Gemito—the master sculptor par excellence who brought his art to an international audience—featuring not only bronze sculptures but also silver-plated and wax works. The catalogue also includes sculptures by Giuseppe Renda, Gabriele Parente, Achille D'Orsi, and Giovanni De Martino.
The journey through the 20th century begins with works by Amerigo Tamburrini, Guido Casciaro, Carlo Verdecchia, and Carlo Striccoli—key figures of a painting era still rooted in figurative and landscape traditions, yet already attuned to the modern currents sweeping through Naples during the interwar period. The selection includes works by Franco Girosi, such as a *Landscape of Naples* from 1935 (estimate €900–€1,200), and a group of pieces by Emilio Notte, including *Vase of Flowers* (estimate €900–€1,200) and *Ballerina* (estimate €1,000–€1,500). Also featured in the catalogue are two sought-after works by Titina De Filippo—one of the greatest stage actresses of the 20th century, renowned for her collaboration with her brothers Eduardo and Peppino De Filippo (estimate €400–€600 each). Carmelina Di Capri is also represented by a delightful naïve landscape—an oil on canvas estimated at €700–€900. Significant attention is given to Armando De Stefano, with both works on paper and canvas on display, including an elegant portrait of a young man wearing a feathered hat (estimate €800–€1,200). The collection further includes works by Raffaele Lippi, Salvatore Vitagliano, Paolo Ricci, Gianni Pisani, Domenico Spinosa, and Mario Sangiovanni.
Mario Persico was a member of *Gruppo 58*—a significant avant-garde art movement founded in Naples in 1958 by Mario Colucci to move beyond abstractionism toward an anthropological "new figuration." Three of his works—on paper, canvas, and panel—are featured here, including *Tavola magica* (estimated at €1,000–€1,500). Another group of works is dedicated to artists associated with the "Geometria e ricerca" (Geometry and Research) group—also known as *Immaginario Geometrico* (Geometric Imaginary)—including Gianni De Tora, Riccardo Alfredo Riccini, and Renato Barisani. Barisani, who was also a member of the MAC (*Movimento Arte Concreta* / Concrete Art Movement), is represented in the catalogue by four works, including *Spacco* from 1985 (estimated at €1,400–€1,800). Active in Naples from the 1960s onwards, the "Geometria e ricerca" group represented a pinnacle of geometric-abstract exploration in Southern Italy, engaging in a dialogue with international developments in programmed and concrete art. Rounding out the catalogue are three works by Guido Tatafiore dating from 1961 to 1975, an oil on canvas from 1976 by Elio Waschimps (estimate €1,000–€1,500), two mixed-media works on canvas by Crescenzo del Vecchio Berlingieri (estimates €600–€800 and €900–€1,200), and two small copper sculptures by Riccardo Dalisi (estimates €150–€200 and €400–€600). Finally, the concluding section of the catalogue is dedicated to more contemporary explorations, featuring works by the Gruppo Virus—specifically *Goteborg* (estimate €500–€700) and *Storia del rosso* (estimate €700–€1,000)—as well as pieces by Roberto Sanchez, Mario Lanzione, Giuseppe Panariello, and Ferdinando Ambrosino.
PENS, BOOKS, AND WORKS ON PAPER
Also up for auction is a selection of pens and books, complemented by a substantial collection of works on paper. The writing instruments section highlights iconic models from the renowned Montblanc maison—most notably sought-after versions like the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 (estimate €200–300)—alongside rare lots by Waterman, historic collectible fountain pens by Cartier, and the Tiffany & Co. "Tesoro" rollerball pen (estimate €400–600). Accompanying these is a refined selection of volumes ranging from historic editions to art catalogues. Highlights include Luigi Lanzi’s *Storia pittorica dell'Italia* (estimate €120–160) and a 1743 edition of Homer’s *Iliad* published by J. Wetstenium (estimate €150–200). Finally, the works on paper section features a curated selection of woodcuts, lithographs, and etchings signed by some of the 20th century’s most influential artists, including Carlo Carrà, Mario Schifano, Fausto Melotti, Hanne Darboven, Agostino Bonalumi, Carlo Alfano, Mimmo Rotella, Renato Guttuso, Antoni Tàpies, Joseph Beuys, and many others.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Modern and Contemporary Art is a key feature of the sale; the catalogue includes two colorful tempera works by Antonio Scordia from 1979 and 1981 (estimated at €600–€700 each) and two pieces by Aurélie Nemours—acrylics on card and a collage on paper, both originating from the historic Studio Dieci gallery in Naples (estimated at €800–€1,200 each). Also featured are *Environment Project*, a mixed-media work on paper by Fabrizio Plessi from 1979 (estimated at €1,000–€1,500), and a work by Luciano Gaspari from the 1980s (estimated at €300–€400). A unique highlight is the work by Francesco Bonami titled *Ascoltate le sirene!* (Listen to the Sirens!) from 1983, which was also published in a 1986 issue of *La Mia Casa Magazine* (estimated at €3,500–€4,500). The catalogue continues with works by Luciano Ventrone (featuring a *Nudo* [Nude] from the 1980s/90s estimated at €1,000–€1,500), Ernesto Treccani (with two oil-on-canvas works estimated between €200 and €500), and Remo Brindisi (with two works on paper estimated at €200–€300). The selection also includes works on card by the world-renowned African artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and a small group of pieces by Esther Mahlangu, including a painted vase (estimated at €500–€700) and two "mini dolls" (estimated at €500–€700). Finally, the catalogue concludes with more contemporary works by Sarenco ("No Limits" – estimate €400–600), Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio ("Senza titolo (La coppia bucolica)" – estimate €300–400), Andrea Chiesi ("Viscera" – estimate €500–700), and Marta Sesana ("Schiacciati dalla luna" – estimate €800–1,000), as well as pieces by Umberto Chiodi, Ubaldo Bartolini, Nicholas Pilato, Roman Liska, and many others.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The photography auction presents a selection of compelling works by Italian and international photographers, including Maurizio Galimberti, Isabella Gherardi, Grazia Azzali, Ettore Sottsass, Cecily Brown, Rä di Martino, Joachim Koester, and many others. Highlights among the lots include: *Selezione n.7*, a print on aluminum by Maria Carla Mattii (estimate €400–500); two toned photographs by Grazia Azzali (estimate €900–1,200); *Ganimede*, a 2001 triptych of C-prints in a wooden frame by Isabella Gherardi (estimate €1,500–2,000); and *Il resto del vulcano* by Ettore Sottsass, a shot exhibited in the 2004 retrospective dedicated to the architect and designer's photographic work (estimate €2,800–3,000). The catalogue also features works by Riccardo Gusmaroli (estimated at €400–€600), Giulia Caira (including a unique lot of three photographs from 1996 estimated at €400–€600), and Joachim Koester (with a lot of three photographs estimated at €800–€1,200), as well as a portfolio of ten photographs by James Whitlow Delano housed in their original wooden box (estimated at €1,200–€1,600), "Eternal Beat" by Matteo Basilè (estimated at €1,200–€1,600), a colour print by Richard Prince from the "All the Best" series (estimated at €600–€800), and a "foton lumina" print by Marcello Mortarotti titled "Empire" (estimated at €900–€1,200). Also included are works by Martino Coppes, Thomas Flechtner, Lena Henke, and many others. SHIPPING
CRATES FROM AN IMPORTANT NEAPOLITAN GALLERY
Finally, an auction is dedicated to a selection of wooden and pressed-cardboard shipping crates of various sizes from a prominent Neapolitan gallery; all are listed in the catalogue with precise details regarding internal and external dimensions and weights. All crates are in excellent condition and are suitable for the safe shipping or transport of delicate artworks of all kinds to any destination worldwide.
CURRENT AUCTIONS:
● NAPOLI800900
● PENS, BOOKS, GRAPHICS
● MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
● PHOTOGRAPHY
● CRATES FROM AN IMPORTANT NEAPOLITAN GALLERY
ONLINE CATALOGUES
WWW.BLINDARTE.COM
LOT CLOSING DATES: OCTOBER 12–22
Catalogues for BLINDARTE’s new autumn online timed auctions are now available at www.blindarte.com, with staggered lot closing dates ranging from October 12 to October 22. All lots are presented with comprehensive descriptions, detailed images, and information regarding estimates and closing times. To place bids, you must register a profile on the website. To create an account, simply click the LOGIN button on the top toolbar and follow the indicated procedure.
NAPOLI800900
BLINDARTE’s highly anticipated thematic auction dedicated to Naples returns, featuring a rich selection of artworks by artists active in the city from the 19th and 20th centuries through to the present day. The catalogue opens with some of the most representative artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries—a period when academic tradition coexisted with the fervent artistic and cultural revolution energizing the Neapolitan art scene. The initial lots comprise delightful 19th- and 20th-century views of Naples by artists of the Neapolitan School, including Salvatore Petruolo, Oscar Ricciardi, Giacinto Gigante (highlighted by *La chiesa dei Girolamini* – estimate €3,000–€4,000), Nicolas De Corsi, Leon Giuseppe Buono, Gennaro Villani, Gaetano Bocchetti, Giuseppe Casciaro, and many others. These are followed by evocative glimpses of the city by Vincenzo Irolli, Vincenzo Migliaro, Gustavo Pisani, and Vincenzo Caprile. The catalogue is further enriched by portraits from Pasquale Ruggiero, Pietro Scoppetta, Francesco Mancini, Giovanni Panza, Gennaro Villani, and Antonio Bresciani. Among these is an intense *Profilo di fanciulla* (Profile of a Young Girl) signed by Vincenzo Irolli (estimate €1,500–€2,000). The period's sculptural output is fittingly celebrated through the work of Vincenzo Gemito—the master sculptor par excellence who brought his art to an international audience—featuring not only bronze sculptures but also silver-plated and wax works. The catalogue also includes sculptures by Giuseppe Renda, Gabriele Parente, Achille D'Orsi, and Giovanni De Martino.
The journey through the 20th century begins with works by Amerigo Tamburrini, Guido Casciaro, Carlo Verdecchia, and Carlo Striccoli—key figures of a painting era still rooted in figurative and landscape traditions, yet already attuned to the modern currents sweeping through Naples during the interwar period. The selection includes works by Franco Girosi, such as a *Landscape of Naples* from 1935 (estimate €900–€1,200), and a group of pieces by Emilio Notte, including *Vase of Flowers* (estimate €900–€1,200) and *Ballerina* (estimate €1,000–€1,500). Also featured in the catalogue are two sought-after works by Titina De Filippo—one of the greatest stage actresses of the 20th century, renowned for her collaboration with her brothers Eduardo and Peppino De Filippo (estimate €400–€600 each). Carmelina Di Capri is also represented by a delightful naïve landscape—an oil on canvas estimated at €700–€900. Significant attention is given to Armando De Stefano, with both works on paper and canvas on display, including an elegant portrait of a young man wearing a feathered hat (estimate €800–€1,200). The collection further includes works by Raffaele Lippi, Salvatore Vitagliano, Paolo Ricci, Gianni Pisani, Domenico Spinosa, and Mario Sangiovanni.
Mario Persico was a member of *Gruppo 58*—a significant avant-garde art movement founded in Naples in 1958 by Mario Colucci to move beyond abstractionism toward an anthropological "new figuration." Three of his works—on paper, canvas, and panel—are featured here, including *Tavola magica* (estimated at €1,000–€1,500). Another group of works is dedicated to artists associated with the "Geometria e ricerca" (Geometry and Research) group—also known as *Immaginario Geometrico* (Geometric Imaginary)—including Gianni De Tora, Riccardo Alfredo Riccini, and Renato Barisani. Barisani, who was also a member of the MAC (*Movimento Arte Concreta* / Concrete Art Movement), is represented in the catalogue by four works, including *Spacco* from 1985 (estimated at €1,400–€1,800). Active in Naples from the 1960s onwards, the "Geometria e ricerca" group represented a pinnacle of geometric-abstract exploration in Southern Italy, engaging in a dialogue with international developments in programmed and concrete art. Rounding out the catalogue are three works by Guido Tatafiore dating from 1961 to 1975, an oil on canvas from 1976 by Elio Waschimps (estimate €1,000–€1,500), two mixed-media works on canvas by Crescenzo del Vecchio Berlingieri (estimates €600–€800 and €900–€1,200), and two small copper sculptures by Riccardo Dalisi (estimates €150–€200 and €400–€600). Finally, the concluding section of the catalogue is dedicated to more contemporary explorations, featuring works by the Gruppo Virus—specifically *Goteborg* (estimate €500–€700) and *Storia del rosso* (estimate €700–€1,000)—as well as pieces by Roberto Sanchez, Mario Lanzione, Giuseppe Panariello, and Ferdinando Ambrosino.
PENS, BOOKS, AND WORKS ON PAPER
Also up for auction is a selection of pens and books, complemented by a substantial collection of works on paper. The writing instruments section highlights iconic models from the renowned Montblanc maison—most notably sought-after versions like the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 (estimate €200–300)—alongside rare lots by Waterman, historic collectible fountain pens by Cartier, and the Tiffany & Co. "Tesoro" rollerball pen (estimate €400–600). Accompanying these is a refined selection of volumes ranging from historic editions to art catalogues. Highlights include Luigi Lanzi’s *Storia pittorica dell'Italia* (estimate €120–160) and a 1743 edition of Homer’s *Iliad* published by J. Wetstenium (estimate €150–200). Finally, the works on paper section features a curated selection of woodcuts, lithographs, and etchings signed by some of the 20th century’s most influential artists, including Carlo Carrà, Mario Schifano, Fausto Melotti, Hanne Darboven, Agostino Bonalumi, Carlo Alfano, Mimmo Rotella, Renato Guttuso, Antoni Tàpies, Joseph Beuys, and many others.
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Modern and Contemporary Art is a key feature of the sale; the catalogue includes two colorful tempera works by Antonio Scordia from 1979 and 1981 (estimated at €600–€700 each) and two pieces by Aurélie Nemours—acrylics on card and a collage on paper, both originating from the historic Studio Dieci gallery in Naples (estimated at €800–€1,200 each). Also featured are *Environment Project*, a mixed-media work on paper by Fabrizio Plessi from 1979 (estimated at €1,000–€1,500), and a work by Luciano Gaspari from the 1980s (estimated at €300–€400). A unique highlight is the work by Francesco Bonami titled *Ascoltate le sirene!* (Listen to the Sirens!) from 1983, which was also published in a 1986 issue of *La Mia Casa Magazine* (estimated at €3,500–€4,500). The catalogue continues with works by Luciano Ventrone (featuring a *Nudo* [Nude] from the 1980s/90s estimated at €1,000–€1,500), Ernesto Treccani (with two oil-on-canvas works estimated between €200 and €500), and Remo Brindisi (with two works on paper estimated at €200–€300). The selection also includes works on card by the world-renowned African artist Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and a small group of pieces by Esther Mahlangu, including a painted vase (estimated at €500–€700) and two "mini dolls" (estimated at €500–€700). Finally, the catalogue concludes with more contemporary works by Sarenco ("No Limits" – estimate €400–600), Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio ("Senza titolo (La coppia bucolica)" – estimate €300–400), Andrea Chiesi ("Viscera" – estimate €500–700), and Marta Sesana ("Schiacciati dalla luna" – estimate €800–1,000), as well as pieces by Umberto Chiodi, Ubaldo Bartolini, Nicholas Pilato, Roman Liska, and many others.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The photography auction presents a selection of compelling works by Italian and international photographers, including Maurizio Galimberti, Isabella Gherardi, Grazia Azzali, Ettore Sottsass, Cecily Brown, Rä di Martino, Joachim Koester, and many others. Highlights among the lots include: *Selezione n.7*, a print on aluminum by Maria Carla Mattii (estimate €400–500); two toned photographs by Grazia Azzali (estimate €900–1,200); *Ganimede*, a 2001 triptych of C-prints in a wooden frame by Isabella Gherardi (estimate €1,500–2,000); and *Il resto del vulcano* by Ettore Sottsass, a shot exhibited in the 2004 retrospective dedicated to the architect and designer's photographic work (estimate €2,800–3,000). The catalogue also features works by Riccardo Gusmaroli (estimated at €400–€600), Giulia Caira (including a unique lot of three photographs from 1996 estimated at €400–€600), and Joachim Koester (with a lot of three photographs estimated at €800–€1,200), as well as a portfolio of ten photographs by James Whitlow Delano housed in their original wooden box (estimated at €1,200–€1,600), "Eternal Beat" by Matteo Basilè (estimated at €1,200–€1,600), a colour print by Richard Prince from the "All the Best" series (estimated at €600–€800), and a "foton lumina" print by Marcello Mortarotti titled "Empire" (estimated at €900–€1,200). Also included are works by Martino Coppes, Thomas Flechtner, Lena Henke, and many others. SHIPPING
CRATES FROM AN IMPORTANT NEAPOLITAN GALLERY
Finally, an auction is dedicated to a selection of wooden and pressed-cardboard shipping crates of various sizes from a prominent Neapolitan gallery; all are listed in the catalogue with precise details regarding internal and external dimensions and weights. All crates are in excellent condition and are suitable for the safe shipping or transport of delicate artworks of all kinds to any destination worldwide.