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Il Ponte's autumn auction preview: modern and contemporary art in Milan

market-auction · 2026-05-04

So, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste is hosting an autumn auction on December 18-19, 2018, at Palazzo Crivelli in Milan. They’re presenting 104 lots of modern and contemporary art. You’ll see works from famous Italian artists like Giorgio de Chirico, Mario Sironi, and Lucio Fontana, as well as international names such as Cy Twombly and Pablo Picasso. Some highlights include Cy Twombly's 1961 piece, valued between €200,000-300,000, and Mino Rosso’s 1927 work, estimated at €20,000-30,000. The auction will also feature sculptures and ceramics from notable artists. Under Freddy Battino's guidance, the department made €6.5 million in sales in early 2018, setting eight world records. They really focus on high-quality pieces, many from respected private collections.

Key facts

  • Auction on December 18-19, 2018 at Palazzo Crivelli, Milan
  • 104 lots in the first session
  • Cy Twombly's Senza titolo (1961) never before auctioned, estimate €200,000-300,000
  • Mino Rosso's Elementi in volo (1927) estimate €20,000-30,000
  • Giorgio de Chirico's Pericle (1925) estimate on request
  • Il Ponte's modern and contemporary art department sold €6.5 million in first half of 2018
  • Eight world auction records set in the first session of 2018
  • Works from prestigious private collections, many unseen for 40 years

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio de Chirico
  • Mario Sironi
  • Cagnaccio di San Pietro
  • Mino Rosso
  • Lucio Fontana
  • Fausto Melotti
  • Cy Twombly
  • Sol LeWitt
  • Hans Hartung
  • Pablo Picasso
  • Henry Moore
  • Renato Guttuso
  • Carmelo Cappello
  • Marino Marini
  • Leoncillo
  • Piero Manzoni
  • Irma Blank
  • Felice Carena
  • Roberto Floreani
  • Freddy Battino
  • Cristina Masturzo

Institutions

  • Il Ponte Casa d'Aste
  • Palazzo Crivelli
  • Valentine Gallery
  • Galleria Levi
  • Museum Ludwig
  • Triennale di Milano
  • Biennale Internazionale D'Arte di Venezia
  • NABA

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Montecarlo
  • New York
  • Cologne
  • Dubai

Sources