Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 631
MATANIA, Fortunino (Italian, 1881-1963). “Saturnalia" Origi...
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
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MATANIA, Fortunino (Italian, 1881-1963). ?Saturnalia" Original Drawing from Christmas Ancient and Modern. [London, ca. 1932]. Charcoal on paper, heightened in white. Large image depicts a street scene in ancient Rome with numerous revelers. No signature visible. Sight approximately 9 ? x 18". Matted and framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 16 ? x 25 ?". Photocopy of verso attached. Not examined out of frame. Minor occasional faint soiling. Fine. A wonderful, oft-reproduced image by the important artist. From the Collection of Louis A. Irmo. Measurements: 1 x 26 x 1".
