Catawiki's Great Masters Auction Features Chagall, Pomodoro, and Ghirri Across Four Departments
Catawiki's auction titled 'Great Masters from Modern to Contemporary Art' showcases four distinct departments, each focusing on high-quality pieces. Silvia Possanza curates the graphics section, which includes Dino Buzzati's complete 'Vecchia Auto' series from 1968 and Marc Chagall's 'L'inspiration' from 1976, ending with a serigraph by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Giulia Couzza oversees the unique works department, featuring Antonio Bueno's 'Fanciulla Bionda,' Arnaldo Pomodoro's 'Rilievo' from 2002, and Mimmo Rotella's 'Regia' from 1990. The contemporary artists section highlights Sonny Insinna's 2026 work 'Ariadne's Thread, The Game of Freedom,' along with pieces by Francesco Pizzocchero, Daniele Cestari, and Carlo Ferrari. Lastly, the photography department, curated by Elena Vaninetti, includes works by John Baldessari, Michael Kenna, and Luigi Ghirri's 'La collina.'
Key facts
- Catawiki's 'Great Masters from Modern to Contemporary Art' auction is organized into four departments.
- The graphics department is curated by Silvia Possanza.
- Dino Buzzati's complete 1968 series 'Vecchia Auto' is featured.
- Marc Chagall's 1976 work 'L'inspiration' is included.
- A Christo and Jeanne-Claude serigraph related to a project for Rome's Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna appears.
- The unique works department is followed by Giulia Couzza.
- Antonio Bueno's 'Fanciulla Bionda' is offered.
- Arnaldo Pomodoro's 2002 'Rilievo' is present.
- Mimmo Rotella's 1990 work 'Regia' is included.
- Sonny Insinna's 2026 piece 'Ariadne's Thread, The Game of Freedom' is featured.
- Francesco Pizzocchero, Daniele Cestari, and Carlo Ferrari are among contemporary artists represented.
- The photography department is curated by Elena Vaninetti.
- John Baldessari is represented by a well-known work.
- Michael Kenna and Luigi Ghirri (with 'La collina') are included in the photography section.
Entities
Artists
- Dino Buzzati
- Marc Chagall
- Christo
- Jeanne-Claude
- Antonio Bueno
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Mimmo Rotella
- Sonny Insinna
- Francesco Pizzocchero
- Daniele Cestari
- Carlo Ferrari
- John Baldessari
- Michael Kenna
- Luigi Ghirri
- Silvia Possanza
- Giulia Couzza
- Elena Vaninetti
Institutions
- Catawiki
- Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Rome
- Italy