195 - Orlando Piazza (1937)

Orlando Piazza (1937) Church of Orta Watercolor on paper 68 x 50 cm Signature: “O. Piazza” on the front Distinguishing features: on the reverse, a label from the Banca Popolare di Intra with inventory references Provenance: Banca Popolare di Intra; 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 Also known as “Il piccolo davanzale,” it was originally printed in an edition of 20, later expanded to 50. As Luciana Bartolini notes, the engraving “is lightly watercolored and should therefore be considered a unique piece.” Another copy of the engraving, without watercolor, is housed in the Uffizi The authenticity of the work has been confirmed based on photographs by Luciana Bartolini, heir and specialist on the artist (communications dated October 7 and 18, 2021). We thank Professor Luciana Bartolini, President of the Luigi Bartolini Archive, for her invaluable support in cataloging the work.