Leo Manelli is a mysterious character who intrigues and fascinates. As an extraordinary artist, he is known for his ability to merge classical painting with anachronistic elements drawn from art and luxury, creating a unique blend of eras and cultures.
During his restoration works, and studies at the Fine Arts Academy in Florence, Manelli developed a profound understanding of classical painting techniques and an appreciation for 17th and 18th-century artworks.
Today, as a talented realistic painter, he meticulously reproduces masterpieces, often sourced from prestigious museum collections. However, his creative process remains a mystery to those around him. Leo Manelli appropriates these works to bridge the centuries and breathe life into artworks of timeless beauty.
The growing success of Manelli's art among collectors worldwide has only heightened his aura of mystery. Living and working in the province of Florence, Italy, he continues to inspire art enthusiasts around the globe with his unique style and enigmatic personality.
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THE LITTLE READER
THE LITTLE CONNOISSEUR
From the original painting “Die Kleine Kunstkennerin” (“The Young Connoisseur”), 1863 by August Friedrich Siegert
From the original painting “In the Studio”, 1863 by August Friedrich Siegert
THE ART COLLECTOR
From the original painting
“The comte de Vaudrueil”, 1758 by Francois-Hubert Drouais
THE ART STUDIO
From the original painting La leçon de dessin” (“The drawing lesson”), 1873 by Charles Baugniet
Manelli's works are exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. He has attracted a loyal circle of collectors and art enthusiasts who appreciate his way of blending classical elements with contemporary references.
Manelli’s art reflects his passion for painting and his commitment to exploring new ways of creating works that are both beautiful and meaningful.
THE GR OU
PFounded in 2004, Bel-Air Fine Art is now established as one of the leading contemporary art galleries group in Europe.
Since the opening of a first gallery in Geneva in 2004, the group has settled in the most prestigious locations in Switzerland (Crans-Montana, Verbier, Lausanne, Zürich, Gstaad). The group then pursued its growth with permanent locations in Europe: Paris (Place des Vosges, Rue Rivoli, Montmartre and Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris), Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Aix-enProvence, Marseille, Megève, Annecy, Courchevel, Honfleur, Venice(San Marco I & II, Dorsoduro), Knokkele-Zoute, Bruges and more recently Brussels. The group also has a pop-up gallery in North America, Miami Beach (Lincoln Road).
At the head of the group, father and son François and Grégory Chabanianattach great value to present a rich selection of internationally acclaimed and emerging contemporary artists from different artistic movements.
Bel-Air Fine Art is followed by over 60,000 art enthusiasts around the world.
