MEXICO CITY.- In a non precedent sale in Latin America, Mexico´s top auction house will set for sale a magnificent selection of Old Master paintings from a prestigious Italian collector and gallery owner, Giorgio Baratti. This remarkable artworks come to America with an impressive provenance and quality, true world class paintings worthy of the best collections both private and public.

The first piece to be offered will be an extraordinary idyllic landscape by the 17th century Dutch painter Hendrick Mommers. The details in this painting enhance the high-skilled quality of the artist through a palette of light colors and diaphanous details. In the foreground of the composition there is a grazing scene with cows and goats; behind it the painting presents an unusual fountain with peasants surrounded by a set of ancient Roman ruins at dawn. This particular capricco shows the influence of Italian art in the work of this master who completed his education in Rome.

Another highlight of the evening will be an imposing seascape by the late 18th century Italian painter Francesco Fidanza. In this work there is a group of castaways fighting for their lives against the wrath of the sea in the midst of a tempestuous storm. On the shore some ancient ruins are being stroked by a lightning bolt. The painting shows the melancholic vein of Fidanza, and could be considered a precursor of Romanticism.

The crown jewel of the auction will be a splendid portrait by the late 16th century Italian painter Domenico Tintoretto. A portrait of a Venetian gentleman, all dressed in black wearing a ruff. In his right hand he holds a document and behind the man there is a large red brocade curtain and a table with a crucifix on it and what it seems to be a bible. Through his masterful use of chiaroscuro Domenico proves himself a worthy heir of his father.

This collection will be sold alongside other magnificent pieces on the 30th of Mach. Without any doubt this will be a grand opportunity to acquire masterpieces that rarely come out into the market. We will host an exhibition from 21th to 30th of March, for further information and advisories please contact:

Eduardo Renaud: erenaud@mortonsubastas.com
Mexico City: +52 (55) 5283-3140, ext. 5096.