Popular painter, engraver and journalist Mino Maccari is known for his often controversial and explosive prints, drawings and paintings, and is considered to be one of the most important Italian satirical artists of the 20th century.
Born in 1898 in Siena, Maccari joined the Italian Army at age 19 to serve in World War I as an artillery officer. Afterward, he attended law school, graduating in 1920 and working as a lawyer until 1926.
While working as a lawyer, Maccari developed an interest in painting and engraving, moonlighting as an artist. Despite his lack of formal training, his works captured the attention of local critics, and he debuted with the Group Labronico, an organization of like-minded Italian artists that included painter Beppe Guzzi.
In 1924, publisher Angiolo Bencini contacted Maccari to oversee the printing operations of Il Selvaggio, a fascist magazine in which Maccari’s first satirical illustrations and engravings appeared. Until 1942, Maccari was editor-in-chief of the controversial magazine, which featured contributions from Futurist artists such as Ardengo Soffici, Carlo Carrà and others.
Throughout his career, Maccari participated in numerous notable exhibitions and shows throughout Italy and Europe. His figurative drawings and paintings, portraits and exotic nude works gained considerable acclaim from critics and collaborative artists.
In 1927, he participated in the "Second International Exhibition of Modern Engraving" and the "Third Exhibition of the Tuscan Union of Arts." The following year, Maccari exhibited at the Venice Biennale, where he would win the International Prize for engraving in 1948.
From the late 1940s to 1963, Maccari collaborated with the liberal magazine Il Mondo, contributing several satirical illustrations and engravings. By this time, he had become a well-established and respected artist in Italy and, in 1959, was named director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome.
In 1963, Maccari was recognized again for his works, winning the Antonio Feltrinelli Prize for painting. That same year, he became president of the San Luca Academy.
Throughout the 1970s, Maccari continued painting and drawing, creating provocative works such as Dominatrix Woman, a bold work in watercolor and pastel, the diminutive pen drawing Trampled and his erotic charcoal and watercolor drawing Mata Hari.
Even after Maccari’s death in 1989, his works continue to be a talking point among avid modern art collectors.
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Portrait of Mino Maccari - Photo - 1968
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
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$4,248
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Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white - Sandrine
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘. Signed by Ian Sanderson ...
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$4,118
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.08 in
Torso- Signed limited edition semi nude print, Black white, Square sensual photo
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Torso ‘ who was captured on film in 19...
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H 7.49 in W 9.49 in
Lou Jacobs World Famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown
Located in Middletown, NY
Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (241 x 190 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Ro...
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$3,864
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Palm Springs Party, 1970 - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Color Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
Palm Springs Party, 1970 by Slim Aarons This Portrait by Swimming Pool at Kaufmann House is a sister image to the now SOLD OUT editions "Poolside Gossip" and "Poolside Glamour", hav...
Digital, Color, Photographic Paper, C Print
$7,000
H 8 in W 8 in
"Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster" Cy Twombly
By Cy Twombly
Located in New York, NY
Cy Twombly Earle and Carolyn Brown at the Stevenson's in Brewster, 1955 Identified and inscribed on the reverse by the sitter Carolyn Brown Photograph on paper 8 x 8 inches Provenance Gift of the artist Estate of Carolyn Brown, New York, 2025. Cy Twombly gained fame for his art that combined cultural, historical, and poetic elements—particularly those from classical antiquity—with abstract shapes and his distinctive script. Born Edwin Parker Twombly, Jr. on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, he began his artistic journey under the guidance of Pierre Daura and Marion Junkin at Washington and Lee University. This initial training was complemented by his formative experiences at the Arts Students League of New York and Black Mountain College, where he established enduring friendships with influential figures like Robert Rauschenberg, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham. A pivotal moment for Twombly was his 1952 trip to Italy and North Africa with Rauschenberg, funded by a grant from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This journey allowed Twombly to engage deeply with the rich cultural history that would inform his future artistic endeavors, leading to the creation of significant early pieces. Twombly made his way back to Italy in 1957 and 1958, during which he presented his first solo exhibition in Italy at Galleria La Tartaruga, owned by Plinio De Martiis. In 1959, he married Luisa Tatiana...
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H 40 in W 32.48 in D 0.02 in
Sandrine - Figurative photograph nude fine art print, Contemporary black white
By Ian Sanderson
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Sandrine ‘ who was captured on film in...
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I29 from The Last Photos, George Barris, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos...
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$3,864
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Drinks at Gstaad - Limited Edition Estate Stamped C-Type Print, 16" x 20"
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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C Print, Digital, Photographic Paper, Color
$1,695
H 14 in W 11 in
George Barris, "1B" from The Last Photos, photograph from original negative
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos...
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(American) Oil Well Supply company.
Located in New York, NY
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$1,390
H 14 in W 11 in
George Barris, "K2" from The Last Photos, photograph from the original negative
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in the North Hollywood home of Barris' close friend. Taken only two weeks before her death, this p...
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$250
H 7.49 in W 9.49 in
Turn of the century parade Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Located in Middletown, NY
Gelatin silver print, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (190 x 241 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland Butler Collectio...
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