The Best Auction Highlights of Your Christmas Holidays | Part II

Merry Christmas from the LOT-ARTeam to our collectors & art investors worldwide!

To guide you through the last deals of the year, we have selected the auction highlights from the upcoming sales of these Christmas holidays:

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Left: Carlo Carrà - Maternità (Maternity), 1950; Right: Alessandro Varotari, called Il Padovanino - La cortigiana (The court lady)

Carlo Carrà - Maternità (Maternity), 1950
Oil on canvas. Size 57x41 cm. Signature and date lower left. Label of the exhibition "De Chirico 900. Bellezza e Realtà" from 10/30/2009 to 04/18/2010, Villa Ponti, Arona on the reverse. Label of Galleria Annunciata, Milan on the reverse. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Alessandro Varotari, called Il Padovanino (Padua 1588 - Venice 1649) - La cortigiana (The court lady)
Size: 60x40 cm. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Certificate: Expertise released by Ferdinando Arisi. Provenance; Private Collection, Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Inta Nahapetjan - Enigma; Right: Inta Nahapetjan - SoulQuest II

Inta Nahapetjan - Enigma
From the series: SoulQuest 2019. Color photograph on Hahnemuehle FineArt Matt paper. Signed and numbered by the artist and certificate of authenticity. Print and edition size: 90 x 120 cm, edition of 5 + 3 AP. Unframed. Framing and/or mounting on Dibond/Aluminum with protection foil is available on request following the auction. Provenance: Lot-Art Gallery Amsterdam. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Inta Nahapetjan - SoulQuest II
From the series: SoulQuest, 2019. Color photograph on Hahnemuehle FineArt Matt paper. Signed and numbered by the artist + certificate of authenticity. Print and edition size: 126 x 90 cm, edition of 5 + 3 AP. Unframed. Framing and/or mounting on Dibond/Aluminum with protection foil is available on request after the auction. Provenance: Lot-Art Gallery, Amsterdam. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Robert Doisneau - Le baiser de l' Hotel de Ville, 1950; Right: Terry O’ Neill - Audrey Hepburn

Robert Doisneau - Le baiser de l' Hotel de Ville, 1950
Gelatin silver print. Year 1950 - printed later. Image: 34.6x40.6 cm. Sheet: 40.5x50.5 cm. Signed in ink lower right. Initialed, titled and dated in ink on the reverse. Provenance: Private collection, Rome, Italy. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Terry O’ Neill - Audrey Hepburn
Gelatin silver print. Ed. AP/50. Image: 50.4x33.5 cm. Sheet: 61x50.3 cm. Signed in ink lower right. A/P inscription lower left. Provenance: Private collection, Rome, Italy. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Shozo Shimamoto - Hole (white), 1985; Right: Shozo Shimamoto - Hole, 1985

Shozo Shimamoto - Hole (white), 1985
Mixed media on paper. Size 40x57 cm. Signed and dated lower left. Certificate: This work is accompanied by a photo-certificate of authenticity issued by the artist. Provenance: ABC-ARTE Gallery, Genoa, Italy. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Shozo Shimamoto - Hole, 1985
Mixed media on paper. Size 45 x 53 cm. Signed and dated lower right. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale


Left: Sam Francis - Untitled, 1986; Right: Roberto Coda Zabetta - Untitled, 2007

Sam Francis - Untitled, 1986
Acrylic on paper. Size 56x77 cm. Signed and stamped by Sam Francis Estate on the reverse. The artwork is framed. Provenance: Tornabuoni Gallery, Milan/Florence; Ikon Ltd Fine Art, Los Angeles; Private Collection, Lesmo; Certificate: Certificate of authenticity released by Sam Francis Foundation, California. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Roberto Coda Zabetta - Untitled, 2007
Cromolux on canvas. Size 40x40 cm. (each element). Total size: 40x80cm. Signed and dated on the reverse. Certificate: The artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on a photograph released by Roberto Coda Zabetta Archive. Provenance: Private collection, Palermo, Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Agostino Bonalumi - Untitled, 1975; Right: Carlo Mattioli - Le Apuane, 1992

Agostino Bonalumi - Untitled, 1975
Watercolor, pencil on paper. Size 49x38 cm. Signed lower right Certificate: The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on photograph issued by Archivio Bonalumi, Milan. N. 75-021 C Archivio Bonalumi, Milan. Provenance: Private collection, Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Carlo Mattioli - Le Apuane, 1992
Mixed media on board. Size 43x30 cm. With original frame: 64x51 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Lecco. Literature: V. Sgarbi, M. Dall’Acqua, M. Vallora, E. Bianchi, “Carlo Mattioli. Catalogue Raisonn© of Paintings”, Ed. Franco Maria Ricci, 1996, n. 726 Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Bernard Aubertin - Alveoles n. 43, 1990; Right: Arturo Carmassi - Verticale (Vertical), 1951

Bernard Aubertin - Alveoles n. 43, 1990
Cardboard on panel. Size 54x30 cm. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. In plexiglass frame. Certificate: The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity of the artist released on 08/10/2008. Provenance: Parise Collection, Colognola ai Colli (VR)Private Collection, Milan. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Arturo Carmassi - Verticale (Vertical), 1951
Ink and tempera on paper on canvas. Size 100x70 cm. Signed and dated on the reverse. Provenance: Private collection, Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Domenico Bianchi - Untitled, 2008; Right: Mario Sironi - Figure (Figures), 1945

Domenico Bianchi - Untitled, 2008
Wax on panel. Size 60x40 cm. Signed and dated on the reverse. Provenance:Ronchini Arte Contemporanea, Terni. Private collection, Milan. Certificate:The work is accompanied by certificate of authenticity released by the artist on 16/12/2008 Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Mario Sironi - Figure (Figures), 1945
Pencil, charcoal on paper. Size 31x22.5 cm. Signed lower right. The artwork is framed. Certificate:The artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on photograph released by Francesco Meloni. Literature: M. Penelope, F. Gallo, Mario Sironi. Disegni 1913 – 1961, catalogo della mostra Paterno' (Caltanissetta), Galleria dÂ’Arte Moderna novembre – dicembre 1982, Edizioni Sciascia, Caltanissetta 1982Provenance:Private collection, Piacenza, Italy. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Trevi Fountain, 1751; Right: Giovanni Battista Piranesi - View of the Forum Romanum or Campo Vaccino, 1772

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Trevi Fountain, 1751
Veduta della vasta Fontana de Trevi anticamente detta l'Acqua Vergine. Description: Etching on laid paper, from the series “ Vedute di Roma”., wide margins,. A very good impression with strong contrasts. Roman edition with the address and price. Hind 19 (iii/vii), mounted and framed. Size: 403x554 mm; (16x22 in.). See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - View of the Forum Romanum or Campo Vaccino, 1772
Series "Views of Rome", Title: "Veduta di Campo Vaccino". First Paris Edition (2 nd st./4); Etching on paper, Sheet Size 20 ½ x 29 ½ in. (Hind 100). See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Giovanni Battista Piranesi - Frontespizio of Carceri; Right: Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Forum of Nerva, 1757

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - Frontespizio of Carceri
Frontespizio (Title Page) of Carceri D’ Invenzione. Etching on paper. Size 69 x 50 cm (Robison 29 state ix/ix), fine print after the addition of the roman number 349. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Forum of Nerva, 1757
Title :"Veduta degli avanzi de Foro di Nerva," (1757), Roman edition with address and price, etching on paper, from the series: Views of Rome. Size 15.75"in. x 24"in. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Montanus - A View of Havana, Cuba, 1671; Right: Giovanni Piranesi - Hadrian, 1777

Montanus - A View of Havana, Cuba, 1671
17th century view of the port and the city of Havana. A splendid engraving of the bustling Cuban capital and the famous El Morro fortress. Although a somewhat imaginary and exotic concept of the city with grand churches, the lively composition depicts the importance of this well-fortified town and thriving port on the Spanish trade route. The foreground is filled with naval activity including a richly decorated galleon firing a salute. Original antique coloring copper engraving by Montanus Arnoldus. Size 30.4 x 37.4 cm. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Giovanni Piranesi - Hadrian, 1777
From the series "Views of Rome”, First State before the numbers; Title, on scroll: "Veduta di un Eliocamino per abitarvi in inverno, il quale era riscaldato dal Sole che s'introduceva per le Fineslre". Etching on paper with antique colouring. Size: 16,5 x 24 In. Signed: Cav. Piranesi F. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Piazza del Campidoglio, 1774; Right: Braun & Hogenber - Pictorial View from Dordrect, Holland

Giovanni Battista Piranesi - The Piazza del Campidoglio, 1774
Series "Views of Rome", First Edition before the numbers (1st st./3). Etching on paper, Plate size 17 1/4 x 27 in. in passepartout und framed under glass (Hind 111). See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Braun & Hogenber - Pictorial View from Dordrect, Holland
View from Dordrect on the Merwede, Dordracvm vulgo Dortt: Me Mosa, et Walis, cum Linga, Meruaqué cingunt, Aeternam Bataue virginis, ecce, fidem Titled within the matrix. Etching and engraving with old hand-coloring, sight size 11 7/8 x 19 in. (30.0 x 48.2 cm). This is an early hand-colored view of Dordrecht on the Merwede, from the second part of the multi-volume atlas by Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum. French text on verso. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Braun & Hogenberg, Bird's-Eye View of Moscow; Right: G. Braun & F. Hogenberg: Map of Amsterdam, 1580

Braun & Hogenberg - Moscovia Urbs Metropolis Totius Russiae Albae, 1617 (circa)
Bird's-Eye View of Moscow. Publication: Civitatus Orbis Theatrum, Vol.VI Old Hand-Coloring, Size: 18.1 x 13.7 inches (46 x 35 cm) Braun & Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum or "Cities of the World" was published between 1572 and 1617. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

G. Braun & F. Hogenberg: Map of Amsterdam, 1580
Amstelredamum Nobile Inferioris Germaniae Oppidum. Bird's eye view of the city of Amsterdam, with decorative cartouche, arms, ships and a small legend. Original hand-coloured (antique coloring) copper engraving from the book “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” by Braun-Hogenberg. French text on verso. Size 34 x 48.5 cm. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: Nicolaes Visscher - Map of the World, 17th Century; Right: Braun & Hogenberg - View of Jerusalem, 1572

Nicolaes Visscher - Map of the World, 17th Century
'Orbis Terrarum Tabula Recens Emendata et in Lucem Edita', 17th century map. Dutch bible double-hemisphere world map with allegorical figure scenes of Europe, Asia, Africa and America in the 4 corners, inset solar charts according to Copernicus and Ptolemy. Engravings including allegorical representations of the continents, native inhabitants and wildlife. Two celestial spheres are displayed in the Eastern Hemisphere: in the lower part of the Western Hemisphere is text describing the discovery of America and subsequent voyages of discovery. Two separate diagrams depict the Ptolemaic and Copernican theories of the solar system. Framed and glazed, Plate size: 30 x 46 cm. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Braun & Hogenberg - View of Jerusalem, 1572
Braun & Hogenberg, Bird Eye View of Jerusalem, 1572. Title: "Hierosolyma, Urbs Sancta. Ludeae, Totiusque Orientis Longe Clarissima, Qua Amplitudine Ac Magnificentia Hoc Nostro Aevo Conspicua Est." Double-page hand-colored copperplate engraving. View of Jerusalem from the book Civitates Orbis Terrarum. Latin text on verso. Size 33x42cm. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Left: John Speed - The Turkish Empire, 1626; Right: Pieter Schenk - America Septentrionalis Novissima, America Meridionalis Accuratissima, 17th century

John Speed - The Turkish Empire, 1626
Double-page folio copper-plate engraving on laid paper, hand-colored, eight views of Turkish cities and ten examples of local dress along the edges; no text on verso; the sheet quite toned, 20 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. London, Year 1626. See Price ...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale

Pieter Schenk - America Septentrionalis Novissima, America Meridionalis Accuratissima, 17th century
Colored map A fine and decorative map of the Americas. North America is based on the Sanson-Jaillot model with California as an island. Buttons Bay and the Great Lakes are both left open-end in the west, leaving open the possibility of a Northwest Passage. An unusual feature of the map is the pair of large cartouches, one for each continent, each surrounded by figures including natives, animals, explorers, and a river god. Plate size: 23 1/4 x 18 inches. Nicely framed and glazed. See Price...
Catalogue: The Fine Art Christmas Sale


Left: Mercedes-Benz - 220SE Cabriolet - 1961; Right: Jaguar - XK 140 DHC - 1955

Mercedes-Benz - 220SE Cabriolet - 1961
The dark blue colour combined with the grey leather gives it a chic look. The chrome is very nice, as is the woodwork and the leather upholstery. Driving this car is truly a feast. The engine runs very well and the car shifts and brakes like a new car. This is definitely a very sound investment. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a beautiful, neat Mercedes of this particular type. Due to its age, the car is no longer required to undergo inspections in the Netherlands. You also do not need to pay road tax in the Netherlands. The car has a valuation report for 175,000 euros. You can view the car on the ramp in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Classic Cars

Jaguar - XK 140 DHC - 1955
Chassis 103e / 1127 (all inclusive) manufactured in 1955 (number DHC LHD: 817112 to 818239) . The vehicle is virtually brand new (2000 km driven since the end of the restoration) . It drives perfectly, with a very powerful engine and a more reliable Getrag gearbox. Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate available (see photo) . XK 140 SE (cylinder head type C 210hp). Only 2311 LHD XK140 DHC were produced, 699 of which were produced in 1955 with a manual gearbox (429 with automatic gearbox) . The vehicle being sold is one of the 699 copies. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Classic Cars

Left: Ferrari - 612 - 2007 ; Right: Ferrari - Testarossa - 1988

Ferrari - 612 - 2007
Two-tone livery reminiscent of the great coachbuilders of the 1950s is featured on the 612's elegant and timeless bodywork. The engine is still the powerful 540-horsepower V12. It is the Sessanta. This Ferrari 612 inspired the 612 project team. Based on a Ferrari 612 phase 1, this model was made to measure for a very special customer. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Modern Classic Cars (Youngtimers)

Ferrari - Testarossa - 1988
Ferrari Testarossa, year of manufacture 1988, entirely modified to model 512 TR. The interior is in mint condition and the leather is still in an excellent condition. The original Schedoni boot kit is still in a beautiful condition. It always stood in a heated garage. Maintenance booklets are included. Original booklets Original leather tool case. Top speed 275 km per hour Margin car (The Netherlands) Manual transmission, 5 speeds Left-hand drive Equipped with air conditioning and climate control. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Classic Cars

Left: Mercedes-Benz - 190 SL - 1956; Right: Mercedes-Benz - 230 SL Pagode - 1965

Mercedes-Benz - 190 SL - 1956
The 190 SL was built from 1955 to 1963. The car has a special origin story. Following a suggestion from the American Mercedes-Benz importer, the car was built as a cheaper version of the legendary 300 SL. The car was not marketed as a sports car, rather as a comfortable two-seater. Between 1955 and 1963 more than 25,000 units were sold. In the meantime, the Mercedes 190 SL has become an valuable classic. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Classic Cars

Mercedes-Benz - 230 SL Pagode - 1965
The car is very good and drives fantastic without any noises or other issues. The 230 SL has a new soft top and a hardtop painted in black lacquer. It has a very chic look together with the nice dark red exterior. The interior is in excellent condition, the seats are like new and the velour carpeting is new. This car has matching numbers. A wonderful addition for collectors of classic cars. Definitely a car that will increase in value. It is recommended to view the car extensively before placing a bid. This can be done in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Classic Cars


Left: Ancient Greek Pottery Krater of columns. Hephaistos Painter - The Return of Hephaestus to Olympus with Dionysus; Right: Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Bas - Relief of the temple with the Pharaoh Ptolemy XII (father of Cleopatra VII)

Ancient Greek Pottery Krater of columns. Hephaistos Painter - The Return of Hephaestus to Olympus with Dionysus
Krater of columns with the return of Hephaestus to Olympus accompanied by Dionysus. Culture: Greek, Attica Period: c. 425 - 430 BC. Author: Attributed to the Hephaistos Painter. Material: Pottery Dimensions: Height 49 cm; Diameter 38 cm. Provenance: Private collection M. C. , France. Acquired by offspring of the brother of his mother, collected between 1930 and 1960. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Exclusive Archaeology

Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Bas - Relief of the temple with the Pharaoh Ptolemy XII (father of Cleopatra VII)
Relief of the temple with the Pharaoh Ptolemy XII (father of Cleopatra VII) offering to the god Thot. Culture: Ancient Egypt. Period: Ptolemaic Dynasty, reign of Ptolemy XII, 80 – 51 BC Material: Sandstone Dimensions: Length 75 cm; height 50. 5 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Switzerland. Acquired from the Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, in 1991. Previously in a private collection in Zurich. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Exclusive Archaeology


Left: Manner of Francesco Zuccarelli (18th Century) - View to a clearing by a lake; Right: Italian School 18th Century - Manner of Jan Frans Van Bloemen

Manner of Francesco Zuccarelli (18th Century) - View to a clearing by a lake
A ferry boat, travellers and washer women in the foreground, a valley, houses and mountain beyond, oil on canvas, 107 x 132.5cm. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale

Italian School 18th Century - Manner of Jan Frans Van Bloemen
A classical upland river landscape:- figures in the foreground, a bridge, town and view to a bay beyond oil on canvas, 47 x 63cm. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale

Left: Heywood Hardy (1842-1933) - Lost on the Sands; Right: Thomas Rose Miles (c.1869-1906) - Fishing boats and coastal craft in a choppy sea

Heywood Hardy (1842-1933) - Lost on the Sands
Signed bottom left oil on canvas, 94.5 x 69.5cm. Provenance: With Richard Green, Dover Street, London. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale

Thomas Rose Miles (c.1869-1906) - Fishing boats and coastal craft in a choppy sea
Signed bottom left oil on canvas, 74 x 125cm. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale


Left: A gentleman's stainless steel automatic Rolex GMT Master II 16710 'Pepsi' wristwatch; Right: A gentleman's 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date' stainless steel wristwatch 115200

A gentleman's stainless steel automatic Rolex GMT Master II 16710 'Pepsi' wristwatch
The black dial with luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters and magnified date aperture at 3 'o clock, 31 jewel, calibre 3185, the movement numbered '3 0846170' the inside case back numbered '2180' and on Rolex Oyster bracelet numbered '78790A' together with fitted green Rolex case and outer box, original guarantee dated '14/09/06', Rolex service guarantee dated '17 Sept 15', Rolex booklets and with winder machine. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale

A gentleman's 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date' stainless steel wristwatch 115200
The circular blue dial with luminescent baton markers, magnified date aperture and centre seconds hand, in a steel case approximately 34.5mm diameter, numbered '115200' (model number) and 'M414442' between lugs, the Rolex Oyster bracelet numbered '72190', together with international guarantee card dated 17/02/11, three booklets, sales tags, one spare link and green fitted case in box. See Date & Price Estimate...
Catalogue: Quarterly Fine Sale

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