Subasta Bidspirit | Renato Guttuso (1911-1987)

Renato Guttuso (1911-1987) - Flowers, 1954. Renato Guttuso (1911–1987) | Italy “Flowers”, 1954 Charcoal on paper Dated “Roma 15. VIII. 54” (Rome, 15 August 1954). Inscribed “A Julius Starzinsky ricordo del nostro amico” (To Julius Starzinsky, in memory of our friend). Annotated on the reverse: “Własność prywatna / J. A…. / 19. IV. 1962” (Polish: “Private property / J.A…. / 19 April 1962”). Dimensions: Frame: 47 × 36 cm | 18.5 × 14.1 in Artwork: 46 × 35 cm | 18.1 × 13.8 in Provenance: Gifted directly by Renato Guttuso to the grandfather of the current owner. The current owner intends to use the funds obtained from the sale of the works for the rehabilitation treatment of his 15 years old Son Adam Starzynski (who was born with a genetic defect and can only move in a wheelchair, more info about Adam: https://dzieciom.pl/podopieczni/15771). Condition: Good condition for its age. The drawing is well-preserved with no visible damage to the artwork itself. Minor signs of age on the paper edges and reverse, consistent with handling and archival storage. Frame in good condition with light wear. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). -- An Intimate Floral Study by a Modern Master Executed with elegant clarity and confident line, *Flowers* (1954) by Renato Guttuso captures a moment of quiet intensity. The black floral forms, suspended in space, vibrate with the energy of postwar Italy — expressive, personal, and politically charged in spirit. This signed and dedicated work is more than a study of blooms. It is a drawing rich in intimacy and historical nuance, gifted by Guttuso to a friend, inscribed in Rome, and preserved across generations. A rare opportunity to acquire an artist’s gesture of beauty, friendship, and time.