Frascione Gallery (Italy, Palm Beach) is delighted to announce its exhibition of a rare work by the renowned Italian sculptor and painter, Amedeo Modigliani (1884, Italy-1920, France), at the Palm Beach Show, that opened on February 15th, and continues through President’s Day Weekend until February 20th. Modigliani’s distinctive portraits and nudes are characterized by asymmetrical compositions, elongated figures, and a simple yet monumental use of line.
“The painting is titled L’Écolier (The Pupil, 1919) and the subject is the son of Modigliani’s neighbor. Hollywood’s Golden Age actress, Hedy Lamarr, and film director and actor, Vittorio De Sica, are listed in the painting’s provenance.”
This announcement is particularly timely in light of the upcoming biographical drama film on Modigliani’s life, titled “Modì” and directed by Johnny Depp.
Modigliani’s deep admiration for Italian Renaissance paintings is evident, and it is believed that his early Parisian works were influenced by this period. At Frascione Gallery’s booth 400/501, guests will have the unique opportunity to explore works by Modern and Contemporary artists alongside Renaissance and Baroque masters, including: Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio (Florence, 1483-1561); Louis Finson (ca. 1607, Belgium/Amsterdam); Agostino Beltrano (Naples, 1607-1656); Guglielmo Sansoni aka TATO (Bologna/Rome); Duilio Cambellotti (Italy); Lo Scheggia (San Giovanni Valdarno, 1406 – Florence, 1486); Ottavio Vannini (Florence, 1585-1643); Charles Lebayle (Paris, 1856-1898); Fabio Viale (Italy); Reynier Llanes (Cuba); Salustiano (Spain); Federico Uribe (Colombia); Szymon Oltarzewski (Poland); Ben Sack (United States); Francesco Botti (Florence, 1645-1711).
About Modigliani
Amedeo Clemente Modigliani (July 12, 1884 – January 24, 1920) was a Jewish Italian painter and sculptor. Born in Livorno, Tuscany, Modigliani commenced his artistic studies in Italy before relocating to Paris in 1906, where he developed his unique style influenced by primitive art and artists within his social circle.
Notably, Modigliani has two paintings among the most expensive in art auction history: the first fetching $170.4 million on November 9, 2015, at Christie’s New York, and the second selling for $157.1 million on May 14, 2018, at Sotheby’s New York.
Frascione Gallery | Booth 400/501
The Palm Beach Show
February 15 – 20th (President’s Day Weekend)
Palm Beach Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
“Designing with Old Masters and Contemporary Art”
Frascione Gallery presents the first Palm Beach Show lecture at 12 pm on Friday, February 16th featuring guest speaker Sandra Diaz-Velasco R.A.
About Frascione Gallery
Established in 1893 by Enrico Frascione, a renowned art collector and dealer, the Frascione collection specialized in European paintings from the 14th to 17th century, with a notable focus on the Renaissance. Now in its fourth generation, Federico Gandolfi Vannini, leads the family legacy.
Under Gandolfi Vannini’s stewardship, Frascione debuted its Palm Beach gallery on February 13, 2024, harmonizing Old Master paintings with Modern and Contemporary artworks, fostering captivating dialogues between eras and schools of thought. Frascione Gallery offers tailored consultations for collectors and designers.
Renowned for its participation in prestigious art fairs such as TEFAF New York, Paris Fine Art and the Florence Biennale BIAF, Frascione expands its cultural footprint to the Palm Beach Show, marking its inaugural show in South Florida and aiming to influence the artistic landscape across the Americas. Multiple publications and collaborations with art historians underscore the gallery’s commitment to academic contributions.
For over a century, Frascione has served an esteemed clientele across Europe, Asia, and the United States, including museums and private collections, solidifying its position as a beacon of artistic excellence.
Frascione Gallery (Palm Beach)
256 Worth Avenue
Via Amore, Suite O
Palm Beach, FL
33480
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday appointments upon request.
+1.561.444.2092
frascione.com
info@frascione.com
Frascione Arte (Florence)
Palazzo Ricasoli Firidolfi
Via Maggio 5
50125 Florence, Italy
Tuesday – Saturday mornings, 9 am to 1 pm
Tuesday – Friday afternoons, 3 pm to 6 pm
+39.055.23.99.205
