Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942)
Porto Pitters, 1928
Mixed media. Wrapped in canvas. 
Signed center right.
(Rubbed and slightly missing. Stains at foot). 
159.5 x 119 cm

Bibliography : 
Rennert, p. 286, no. 462.


For this "tiger's head" brand of the major port wine merchant, the theme of the poster was obvious ... but Cappiello takes obvious pleasure in playing with two tigers fighting over a bottle on a red background: this is arabesque at its best.
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Lot no. 34

Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942) Porto Pitters, 1928 Mixed media. Wrapped in canvas. Signed center right. (Rubbed and slightly missing. Stains at foot). 159.5 x 119 cm Bibliography : Rennert, p. 286, no. 462. For this "tiger's head" brand of the major port wine merchant, the theme of the poster was obvious ... but Cappiello takes obvious pleasure in playing with two tigers fighting over a bottle on a red background: this is arabesque at its best.

Estimate
€12,000 - €15,000
Result
€32,500
Buyer's premium
30%
Leonetto CAPPIELLO (1875-1942) Porto Pitters, 1928 Mixed media. Wrapped in canvas. Signed center right. (Rubbed and slightly missing. Stains at foot). 159.5 x 119 cm Bibliography : Rennert, p. 286, no. 462. For this "tiger's head" brand of the major port wine merchant, the theme of the poster was obvious ... but Cappiello takes obvious pleasure in playing with two tigers fighting over a bottle on a red background: this is arabesque at its best.
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