May 19, 2022 - Sale 2605

Sale 2605 - Lot 56

Price Realized: $ 2,860
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,000

GUGLIELMO SANSONI "TATO" (1896-1974)

CAMICIA NERA. 1933.


78 1/2x54 1/4 inches, 199 1/2x137 3/4 cm.
Condition B+: repaired tears, replaced losses, creases and slight darkening along vertical and horizontal folds; small repaired tears and creases in margins. Four-sheets.

A Futurist artist best known for his aerial view paintings and lithographs, Tato also dabbled in sculpture, ceramics, set design, writing and poster making. He published military themed drawings during WWI as a volunteer officer on the front. This image, undeniably Futurist in style and theme, was also used as a cover for Gioventu Fascista, "Fascist Youth," Year II N. 3 - January 30th issue.