What we saw on the Table of Giorgio Morandi

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Giorgio Morandi sought perfection of forms, colors and textures in oils on canvas systematically titled Natura Morta. He chose humble objects, especially bottles of varying heights. He does retain any details of decoration, but he positions them with harmony on the canvas, enhanced by subtle and often clear shades.

Each object is placed on the table, of which only the far end is visible, as shown by a simple line between two solid colors. They are grouped away from the edges, more or less aligned in each artwork.

It is difficult to get an idea of the price by simply viewing an image on the web, as the harmony of color is important in his work. We should therefore go to Milan on May 20, to see the sale at Sotheby's of a still life of 1940, 35 x 63 cm, estimated 900 K €.

The extended format of this painting is good, and the quantity and variety of bottles and vases should appeal to collectors of this artist.

[Pierre Tavlitzki]

Excellent result for this painting typical of the best works of Morandi: € 1.45 million premium included.