Saint Marks (Galleria San Marco) Gallery Rome 26th of April through 9th of May 1942.
Like the operatic composer Puccini, Aldo Affortunati was fascinated by the American west and made two very important artistic contributions documenting the Pioneer spirit he envisioned.
1. The Pioneers (AKA by art historians as The Donner Party). This painting depicts the split in the Donner party. In the foreground Those who remained behind and lived and moving towards the horizon those who suffered and or perished in the Donner Pass catastrophe.
2. The Pioneer Camp. The pioneers at camp prior to setting forth on the great adventure into the Sierra Nevada. A gay and pastoral scene quite different in tone and feeling from the Pioneers (Item 1).
3. Bordello Tuscany (Two Gentlemen from Verona) Two gents, one in a carriage approaching the Bordello and one departing on horseback stop to exchange pleasantries and possibly compare notes.
All paintings are in the original gallery frames circa: 1938 through 1942. Some erosion of frames quality simply due to being 60 years old, overall good quality on Frames and excellent quality on Oil Paintings.
Items 1 and 2 Estimated Crating, Freight and insurance for the two Pioneer pieces: $300.00
Item 3 Estimated Crating, Freight and insurance for �Two Gentlemen� $250.00
If all three paintings are acquired Estimated Crating, Freight and insurance for all three is $350.00
Price for � Two Gentlemen� Item 3 = $2,750.00
Price for both Pioneers (item 1 and Item 2) is $7,850.00
Total Delivered price for all three paintings is: $10,950.00
Counter Offers Will be entertained from serious collectors.
All of the above paintings can be acquired individually, However, It is strongly recommended that the Pioneers be acquired as a pair.
Additional Details to follow forthwith if you are still interested in pursuing this collection.
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