Modern and Contemporary Art | Results 2021

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

ALAIN JACQUET

HANS HARTUNG MASSIMO CAMPIGLI

GIORGIO MORANDI

+243%

+400%

OVER 8

+550%

MLN | 100% SOLD LOTS

+1.358%

An adrenalin-filled atmosphere, enlivened by the numerous bidders’ raisings on the phones and online, sealed the triumph of the Modern and Contemporary Art Auction of 25 and 26 May 2021 with a total sold record of more than € 8 MLN, 2 world records per artist, peaks of 100% sold lots in a single session and an extraordinary increase in value Among the most significant awards Insicuro Noncurante, 1975-76, by Alighiero Boetti (€ 375.000), Untitled - Blue, Yellow and White, 1956 circa, by Sam Francis (€ 275.000), Linea lunga metri 5,70, November 1959, by Piero Manzoni (€ 225.000), Equidistanza, 1963, by Piero Dorazio (€ 162.500), Coltivazione del limone nel napoletano, 1956, by Renato Guttuso (€ 162.500), Zeusi e Parrasio, 2007, by Giulio Paolini (€ 150.000), Natura morta, 1947, by Giorgio Morandi (€ 137.500), Combustione, 1964, by Alberto Burri (€ 137.500), Personnages, 1979, by Joan Mirò (€ 137.500), Arrested Vehicle Silver Upholstery, 1970, by John Salt (€ 125.000), Imbersago, 1958, by Ennio Morlotti (€ 93.750), Concerto (Pianoforte, voce e violino), 1948, by Felice Casorati (€ 87.500), La Vièrge et l’Enfant, 1966, by Alain Jacquet (€ 87.500).

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The astounding result of this auction reveals a strong and clear signal: all markets are able to welcome and enhance even artists who have been less well-known or appreciated until now. This has been demonstrated by 2 world records with the artists Sexto Canegallo and Ettore Sottsass.

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Freddy Battino, Head of the Modern and Contemporary Art Department

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“World jubilation for Ponte Casa d’Aste in Milan. Both rounds of Modern and Contemporary Art have achieved a total sold record.

It’s the triumph of the art market thanks to Freddy Battino, unbeatable manager.”

IlGiornale.it | 5 June 2021

“Another winning chapter closes in the salerooms of Palazzo Crivelli. Il Ponte’s auction dedicated to Modern and Contemporary Art, on 25 and 26 May, totaled an extraordinary result of € 8 million, with peaks of 100% of lots sold, new world records and over 1000 connected bidders from all over the world.”

Exibart | 28 May 2021

“RECORD SALE FOR IL PONTE EXCEEDING 8 MILLION. An important result for the Italian market which, already at the end of 2020, after the difficulties of the lockdown, was able to give the first signs of recovery that in this first part of 2021 have gradually been consolidated, as demonstrated by the adrenaline-charged atmosphere, animated by the raisings of the numerous bidders via phone and online platforms, where Il Ponte’s auction occurred.”

Collezione da Tiffany | 27 May 2021

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Auction 25, 26 May 2021 INCREASE IN SALES VALUE

+279 %

STARTING BID

BIDDERS

Foreign

Italian

SOLD

ONLINE BIDDERS

New bidders

Bidders

100% SOLD LOTS

+1.000 ONLINE BIDDERS

+15.000 DIGITAL READINGS

+100.000

ONLINE VIEWS

over 8MLN

TOTAL SOLD

WE COLLECT IN ITALY WE SELL ALL OVER THE WORLD

FOREIGN BIDDERS United States England France Holland Finland Austria Germany Spain Belgium Canada Australia Hong Kong Denmark Philippines Japan India Poland Singapore Greece

PIERO MANZONI “Linea lunga metri 5,70” November 1959 Estimate 60.000 - 80.000€ Sold 225.000€

MASSIMO CAMPIGLI (Berlino 1895 - St. Tropez 1971) “Ritratto” 1928 oil on canvas, cm 50x42 Signed and dated 1928 lower right Estimate 15.000 - 20.000€ Sold 75.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+400%

FELICE CASORATI (Novara 1883 - Torino 1963) “Concerto (Pianoforte, voce e violino)” 1948 oil on canvas, cm 59.5x49.5 Signed lower right Estimate 25.000 - 35.000€ Sold 87.500€

+250%

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MARIO SIRONI (Sassari 1885 - Milano 1961) “La Giustizia” 1938 circa tempera and mixed media on paper laid down on canvas, cm 48.5x72.5 Signed lower right Estimate 8.000 - 12.000€ Sold 42.500€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+430%

CARLO CARRÀ (Quargnento 1881 -Milano1966) “Marina” 1931 oil on board, cm 36x58 Signed and dated 31 lower left Estimate 8.000 - 12.000€ Sold 50.000€

+525% IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

LUCIO FONTANA (Rosario 1899 - Comabbio 1968) “Donna allo specchio” 1948 glazed polychrome ceramic, cm 29x19x14 Signed with the initials beneath Estimate 15.000 - 25.000€ Sold 118.750€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+691%

IGOR MITORAJ (Oederan 1944 - Parigi 2014) “Grepol” 1982 bronze, cm 45x30x16.5 Signed and numbered E. A. Stamp Fonderia Tesconi, Pietrasanta Estimate 18.000 - 24.000€

+594%

Sold 125.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

GIORGIO MORANDI (Bologna 1890 - 1964) “Natura morta” 1947 watercolor on paper, cm 25x33.8 Signed and dated 1947 lower right Estimate 40.000 - 60.000€ Sold 137.500€

+243%

ANDRÈ MASSON “La valse” 1958 tempera, pastels and sand on canvas, cm 65x50 Signed lower right Estimate 6.000 - 8.000€ Sold 85.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+962%

FILIPPO DE PISIS (Ferrara 1896 - Milano 1956) “Natura morta con bottiglia” 1940 oil on canvas, cm 60x70 Signed, dated 40 and dedicated “al caro Pallini” at the top Estimate 10.000 - 15.000€

+312%

Sold 41.250€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

PABLO PICASSO (Malaga 1881 - Mougins 1973) “Chouette” 1969 partially glazed ceramic h cm 29.5 Estimate 5.000 - 7.000€ Sold 27.500€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+450%

RENATO GUTTUSO (Bagheria 1912 - Roma 1987) “Coltivazione del limone nel napoletano” 1956 oil on canvas, cm 125x160 Signed lower right Signed, titled and dated 1956 on the reverse Estimate 50.000 - 70.000€

+225%

Sold 162.500€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

MARIO CEROLI (Castel Frentano 1938) “Orologio” 1964 wood sculpture, diam. 150 cm; depth 22 cm Estimate 8.000 - 12.000€ Sold 50.000€

+525%

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ENNIO MORLOTTI (Lecco 1910 - Milano 1992) “Imbersago” 1958 oil on canvas, cm 100x90.5 Signed lower left Signed and dated 1958 on the reverse Estimate 10.000 - 15.000€ Sold 93.750€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+837%

TOSHIMITSU IMAI (Kyoto 1928 - 2002) “Composition” 1962 oil on cardboard, cm 50.5x64.5 Signed and dated “Paris 1962” lower right Estimate 10.000 - 15.000€ Sold 50.000€

+400%

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HANS HARTUNG (Lipsia 1904 - Antibes 1989) “Senza titolo” 1956 ink on paper, cm 27,2x20,5 Estimate 5.000 - 7.000€ Sold 32.500€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+550%

ASGER JORN (Vejrum 1914 - Arhus 1973) “Senza titolo” 1968 acrylic on canvas, cm 70x50 Signed and dated 68 lower right Estimate 28.000 - 30.000€ Sold 75.000€

+167%

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ALAIN JACQUET (Neuilly-sur-Seine 1939 - New York 2008) “La Vièrge et l’Enfant” 1966 acrylic on canvas, diptych, cm 129.5x195 each; Total 259x195 cm Signed and dated 66 lower left Estimate 6.000 - 8.000€ Sold 87.500€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+1.358%

GEORGES MATHIEU (Boulogne-Sur-Mer 1921- Boulogne-Billancourt 2012) “Senza titolo (“Onzain”)” 1969 mixed media and collage on cardboard, cm 55.3x76.3 Signed and dated 69 lower right Estimate 5.000 - 7.000€ Sold 35.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+600%

ALBERTO BURRI (Città di Castello 1915 - Nizza 1995) “Combustione” 1964 acrylic, vinavil, combustion on paper laid down on canvas, cm 32x20 Signed lower right Estimate 35.000 - 50.000€ Sold 137.500€

+292%

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JEAN FAUTRIER (Parigi 1898 - Chatenay-Malabry 1964) “Deep Blue” 1961 oil on paper laid down on canvas, cm 50x65 Signed and dated 61 lower right Estimate 35.000 - 50.000€ Sold 150.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+328%

PIERO MANZONI (Soncino 1933 - Milano 1963) “Linea lunga metri 5,70” November 1959 ink on paper, cardboard tube, h 22 cm. diam. 6 cm Titled and dated 11/59 Estimate 60.000 - 80.000€ Sold 225.000€ IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

+275%

MICHELANGELO PISTOLETTO (Biella 1933) “La gabbia” 1970 silkscreen on mirror stainless steel, cm 100x70 Signed and numbered 155/450 Estimate 5.000 - 7.000€ Sold 18.750€

+275% IL PONTE CASA D’ASTE | Modern And Contemporary Art

ALIGHIERO BOETTI (Torino 1940 - Roma 1994) “Insicuro Noncurante” 1975-76 complete portfolio with 81 plates (cm 55x45 each) Estimate 40.000 - 60.000€ Sold 375.000€

+837%

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