PIERI STEFANO (1542 - 1629) Battesimo di Cristo e delle turbe. olio su tavola. Cm 115x84,50. L'opera è accompagnata da scheda a cura di Marco TanziLa bella tavola, gremita di gente, rappresenta due episodi narrati nel Vangelo di Luca (Lc 3, 14-15): in primo e in secondo piano è la folla che accorre al fiume Giordano per essere battezzata da Giovanni Battista. Divisi in piccoli gruppi, i personaggi sembrano confabulare indicando il figlio di Zaccaria. Più indietro ancora, quasi sullo sfondo, al centro, è invece raffigurato il momento culminante del battesimo di Gesù, insieme a due giovani che, infreddoliti e coperti soltanto da un perizoma, attendono a loro volta di ricevere il sacramento. La composizione è impostata su direttrici oblique, zigzaganti, a partire dai due personaggi, tagliati all'altezza del busto che discutono nell'angolo in basso a sinistra. Mano a mano che si procede nella narrazione, le figure, che in primo piano appaiono perfettamente messe a fuoco e ben definite nei dettagli, risultano più abbozzate, tanto che i volti dei giovani, del Precursore e di Gesù sembrano perdere di consistenza e nitidezza, così come il paesaggio, che sfuma in una lontananza lattiginosa.Per quanto riguarda i dati della cronologia e dello stile, è un dipinto da collocare intorno al passaggio tra il terzo e l'ultimo quarto del Cinquecento, fortemente segnato dai caratteri del manierismo fiorentino: più nel dettaglio il rimando formale è alla generazione degli artisti formatisi a contatto con Giorgio Vasari e con Federico Zuccari. In particolare, mi sembra senza dubbio corretta l'attribuzione avanzata nel 1989 in sede privata da Federico Zeri, il quale vi ravvisava la mano di Stefano Pieri, pittore nato a Firenze intorno al 1542 e morto in età avanzatissima nel 1629. Siamo in presenza di un'opera che si può collocare con un buon margine di verosimiglianza intorno alla metà dell'ottavo decennio del Cinquecento. Siamo quindi in presenza dell'opera di un artista piuttosto raro nel panorama del tardo manierismo fiorentino, con importanti esperienze fatte nei principali cantieri pittorici in patria e nella capitale, a diretto contatto con i protagonisti della cultura figurativa di quegli anni. tra suggestioni dal Bronzino e dall'impresa dello Studiolo di Francesco I de' Medici in Palazzo Vecchio, il dipinto mostra tuttavia una sua autonomia stilistica e brani di notevole suggestione formale e rimarchevole qualità esecutive. Cornice presente

Auction

Items are sold to the highest bidder at the auction on dedicated auction days, or previously notified. The auctioneer may change the order of lots as notified in the catalogue and has discretion to combine and divide lots. Should complaints emerge regarding the winning of an item, the auctioneer has discretion to resume the auction from the preceding bid.

Viewing of the lots before auction

All lots will be on display prior to auction, in the case of traditional auctions, or can be viewed by appointment for online auctions, in order to examine the quality and condition of items; no complaints will be accepted after the hammer, even if there are errors in the catalogue

Buyer's premium

The hammer price of an item is increased by 29% to the buyer, to include buyer's premium and VAT. Capitoliumart offers also an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price.

Note

Antique items declared of significant interest under art. 6 of Legislative Decree 29/10/99 no.490 are indicated as such in the catalogue or announced during the sale. On such items, the Italian State may exercise the right of first refusal within 60 days of the sale notice; the sale, therefore, will only take place after the deadline has passed. In the event that the right of first refusal being exercised, the bidder will be entitled to reimbursement of any amounts already paid.

Security deposit

For new customers the auction house may require the payment of a security deposit in order to participate to the sales. This deposit must be paid in the forms of payment allowed by the general terms and conditions, in the cases and in the amounts determined by the Auction House.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BUYERS ABOUT CONDITION

Condition is not stated in the catalogue. The absence of such reference does not imply that the lot is in good condition or free from faults. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves by inspection as to the condition of each lot. Condition reports can, however, be provided on request, but are for general guidance only and any such report is, of necessity, subjective.All those who take part in the sale fully accept these regulations and upon acquiring any item assume legal responsibility for the purchase made. Any dispute will be the resolved by the Court of Brescia.

Payments

Forms of payment accepted are: cheque, bank transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) and cash up to €1,000.00. In the case of cheque or bank transfer, payment will be considered cleared only upon confirmation by our bank of transfer of the amount due. No item will be delivered prior to this. Payments for items purchased must be made no later than 5 working days from the date of the auction. In case of default by the buyer, the auction house will assume that the sale is closed and make the item available again to the seller. .Capitoliumart offers also an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. In completing the bidder registration on https://the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Capitoliumart: 1. authorise Capitoliumart, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and 2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Capitoliumart through https://the-saleroom.com and agree that Capitoliumart is entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

Deferred payments

For purchases with a minimum €5,000.00 hammer price, auction fees excluded (for each individual auction, where more than one item is purchased), a deferred payment service is provided interest-free, with 5 monthly installments and immediate payment of the auction fees and first installment of the hammer price. To be eligible for deferred payment, you must notify the auction house in advance, indicating the lots in which you are interested. For information email: [email protected]

Bank details (UBI BANK)

HOLDER: CAPITOLIUMART S.R.L.

BANK: UBI BANCO DI BRESCIA SPA

BRANCH: BRESCIA VIA TRIESTE

BIC SWIFT: BCABIT21

IBAN: IT53F0350011210000000062448

Bank details (BANCA LA VALSABBINA)

HOLDER: CAPITOLIUMART S.R.L.

BANK: LA VALSABBINA

AUCTIONS:

1) TUESDAY JULY 16TH 2024 from lot 1 to 94 (included). From 02:00 PM

2) TUESDAY JULY 16TH 2024 from lot 95 to 188 (included). From 05:00 PM

No exhibition, lots viewing only by appointment