186 - Lino Bianchi Barriviera (1906–1985)

Lino Bianchi Barriviera (1906–1985) Naples, 1942 Watercolor ink on paper 30 x 48 cm Signature: “Lino Bianchi Barriviera” on the front Date: “Naples, December 3, 1942” on the front Provenance: Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Condition. Support: 95% Condition. Surface: 95% For direct WhatsApp assistance before and during the live auction: +39 346 12 999 80 // Direct assistance via WhatsApp before and during the auction: +39 346 12 999 80 The “Lion” is one of Guasina’s most famous works and has become a symbol around the world (e.g., https://www.koji-shimomura.jp/en). There is a slightly larger version, measuring 48x94x20 cm, which appeared at auction in France in 2020 (Tajan, Paris, July 9, 2020, lot 97, €4,000): however, no version of this model is currently available in the Guasina catalog. A much simplified version was introduced by Guasina in its zodiac sign series.