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Pair of Market Scenes – Naples, Italy – Antonio Migliardi (1913-1985)
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A striking diptych: The laborious life in old Naples.
I am offering for sale this rare and coherent set by the Italian painter Antonio Migliardi. These two oils on hardboard are not mere decorative representations, but fragments of vivid memory, capturing the essential cycle of Neapolitan popular life from the early 20th century.
The work: This diptych brings together two inseparable facets of Naples at the time:
The Rural Market: The place of production, of the first light of dawn and harvest, located on the outskirts of the city.
The City Market: The place of distribution, in the heart of the historic center, where the city comes alive under the uncertain morning light.
Why these paintings are unique:
Social testimony: Migliardi, born in 1913, painted what he observed during his youth. These market scenes are of rare veracity: The traditional clothes worn by these women are not a costume, but the daily uniform of a bygone era.
Women's work: Unlike many romantic representations, these paintings highlight the strength and solitude of women. They are the ones who carry the city's economy, from the field to the stall, in an atmosphere of authentic labor and resilience.
A complete narrative: Owning both works allows one to understand the complete economic cycle of this ancient society. It is a historical document as much as a work of art.
Technical details:
Artist: Antonio Migliardi (signed).
Technique: Oil on hardboard.
Dimensions: Each painting measures 30 x 24 cm (and 24 x 30 cm).
Frames: Note: The frames shown in the photos are only examples of staging. They are not suitable (too small) for the dimensions of the wooden panels and are not an integral part of the sale.
These works are aimed at collectors of Italian genre painting, social history enthusiasts, and all those who seek to integrate an atmosphere rich in experience and authenticity into their interior.
The sale concerns the pair, forming a coherent and inseparable narrative of Neapolitan popular history.
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeSmallHeight24 cmWidth30 cm
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Private sellerParis, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 2 sales