Vintage jewels and important paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries offered at San Marco Casa d’Aste June 7

Jun. 4, 2008

VENICE—Vintage jewels and important paintings of the XIX and XX century will be auctioned at the prestigious San Marco Casa d’Aste June 7th. The Venetian palace where the auction is conducted overlooks the famed Grand Canal. Auction catalog preview and Internet bidding are available at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

The auction begins with important paintings from a Tuscan collection. Among the highlights are : Ponticello, Telemaco Signorini, 40-50mila euro; Veduta dei dintorni di Firenze, Giovanni Fattori, 40-50mila euro; Suonatori ambulanti, Michele Cammarano, 50-60mila euro; and Venezia, Leonardo Bazzaro, 70-90mila euro.

The auction continues with vintage jewels and select watches. The total value of jewelry auction is approximately one million euro. Highlights include: Rolex Oyster Chonograph, 1960, 18-24mila euro; Bulgari bracelet, 1960, 35-45mila euro; “Apollonia” belt, created by Laura Balzelli, in yellow gold and diamonds, 40-50mila euro.

The second day of the sale includes 19th century & Modern art. Among the highlights: Maternità, Gino de Dominicis 150-180mila euro; Senza Titolo, 1984, Emilio Vedova, 180 -200mila euro; Motivo Dalmata, 1950, Zoran Music, 180-200mila euro; Scalinata con donna bianca, Massimo Campigli, 360 - 420mila euro; La Bella Rafaëla, Tamara de Lempicka, 100-150mila euro: Bagheria, Renato Guttuso, 90- 120mila euro; and Cinque, Alighiero Boetti, 20mila euro. The next portion of the sale includes photography of all kinds - fashion, reportage, portraits and landscapes.

To preview the fully illustrated auction catalog, and place Internet bids, please visit www.liveauctioneers.com.