Salvatore Testa (1966) - Doni dal cielo
07
days
01
hour
22
minutes
05
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
Estimate € 3,000 - € 4,000
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 141873 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Doni dal cielo, an oil on canvas by Salvatore Testa (born 1966), 70 × 90 cm, signed by hand, original edition from Italy, 2026, in the hyperrealist style depicting a mythological scene, weighing 2 kg and presented without a frame, in discrete condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
SALVATORE TESTA – CONTEMPORARY CARAVAGGIST
(Naples, 1966)
Gifts from Heaven
Oil on cotton canvas, 70 x 90 cm
On the back. Title, dimensions, year and signature
NOTE: Publication of the catalogue of works from the Intermidiart collection (Pdf). Signed and dated on the back of the canvas. Certificate of Guarantee and Legitimate Provenance. Work without a frame:
An interesting painting of a Southern school, of high quality, executed by the contemporary artist Salvatore Testa (Naples, 1966), depicting a work entitled Gifts from Heaven, characterized by a dramatic atmosphere and a classical mode of presentation.
The composition presents a symbolic and mystical scene, set in a dark, confined space, akin to a corridor. In the center is portrayed an elderly man with a long beard and white hair, flanked by two female figures, presumably his daughters. One of the two women holds a transparent sphere in her hands, an element that assumes a central role in the symbolic economy of the scene.
The posture of the characters and the intensity of their gazes suggest the unfolding of a mysterious and evocative event, suspended between reality and a dreamlike dimension. The crystal sphere, interpreted as the “gift from heaven” to which the title alludes, can be read as a metaphorical element, alluding to a miracle or, more specifically, to the possible healing of the elderly protagonist.
In keeping with the artist’s poetics, the representation does not seem to be aimed at a purely didactic or a strictly rational narrative. The entire composition deliberately maintains a veiled and allusive character, leaving room for multiple interpretations and inviting the viewer to grasp mainly the atmosphere, the emotion, and the feeling underlying the scene, rather than seeking a single, definitive meaning.
Regarding its conservation state, the canvas is in fair condition. There are two small color losses. On the back there is the artist’s signature with description and date. The dimensions of the canvas are 70 x 90 cm. The painting is sold without a frame.
PROVENANCE: Private Collection
PUBLICATION:
- INEDITA QUADRERIA, General Catalogue of the paintings in the Intermidiart Gallery collection by Andrea Maggio, 2026 (pdf).
In the case of sale outside of Italian territory, the buyer must wait for the processing times of export procedures.
Seller's Story
Born in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1975, graduated as a commercial expert, he is the owner of the Intermidiart Ancient Art Gallery - founded in 2011 - in which he offers a fine selection of works of art, in particular 17th century paintings (such as Guido Reni , Francesco Furini, Pietro Novelli, Carlo Saraceni, Lorenzo Lippi, Bernardo Strozzi, others) and XVIII century (such as Luca Giordano, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, etc.).
He founded the cultural association "Fiera Franca Ss. Salvatore" in 2015, with the aim of representing an important vehicle for promoting knowledge of local art and culture.
It collaborates both with professionals in restoration and specialized laboratories for the technical studies and analysis of ancient works, and with national and international art historians and experts. After gaining work experience in national galleries and exhibitions, he boasts numerous essay publications. He has directed several editions of exhibitions for the unpublished cycle "MYTHS AND THE TERRITORY in Sicily of a thousand cultures", sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the Region of Sicily, Superintendence for Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Trapani, and other bodies.
Translated by Google TranslateSALVATORE TESTA – CONTEMPORARY CARAVAGGIST
(Naples, 1966)
Gifts from Heaven
Oil on cotton canvas, 70 x 90 cm
On the back. Title, dimensions, year and signature
NOTE: Publication of the catalogue of works from the Intermidiart collection (Pdf). Signed and dated on the back of the canvas. Certificate of Guarantee and Legitimate Provenance. Work without a frame:
An interesting painting of a Southern school, of high quality, executed by the contemporary artist Salvatore Testa (Naples, 1966), depicting a work entitled Gifts from Heaven, characterized by a dramatic atmosphere and a classical mode of presentation.
The composition presents a symbolic and mystical scene, set in a dark, confined space, akin to a corridor. In the center is portrayed an elderly man with a long beard and white hair, flanked by two female figures, presumably his daughters. One of the two women holds a transparent sphere in her hands, an element that assumes a central role in the symbolic economy of the scene.
The posture of the characters and the intensity of their gazes suggest the unfolding of a mysterious and evocative event, suspended between reality and a dreamlike dimension. The crystal sphere, interpreted as the “gift from heaven” to which the title alludes, can be read as a metaphorical element, alluding to a miracle or, more specifically, to the possible healing of the elderly protagonist.
In keeping with the artist’s poetics, the representation does not seem to be aimed at a purely didactic or a strictly rational narrative. The entire composition deliberately maintains a veiled and allusive character, leaving room for multiple interpretations and inviting the viewer to grasp mainly the atmosphere, the emotion, and the feeling underlying the scene, rather than seeking a single, definitive meaning.
Regarding its conservation state, the canvas is in fair condition. There are two small color losses. On the back there is the artist’s signature with description and date. The dimensions of the canvas are 70 x 90 cm. The painting is sold without a frame.
PROVENANCE: Private Collection
PUBLICATION:
- INEDITA QUADRERIA, General Catalogue of the paintings in the Intermidiart Gallery collection by Andrea Maggio, 2026 (pdf).
In the case of sale outside of Italian territory, the buyer must wait for the processing times of export procedures.
Seller's Story
Born in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1975, graduated as a commercial expert, he is the owner of the Intermidiart Ancient Art Gallery - founded in 2011 - in which he offers a fine selection of works of art, in particular 17th century paintings (such as Guido Reni , Francesco Furini, Pietro Novelli, Carlo Saraceni, Lorenzo Lippi, Bernardo Strozzi, others) and XVIII century (such as Luca Giordano, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, etc.).
He founded the cultural association "Fiera Franca Ss. Salvatore" in 2015, with the aim of representing an important vehicle for promoting knowledge of local art and culture.
It collaborates both with professionals in restoration and specialized laboratories for the technical studies and analysis of ancient works, and with national and international art historians and experts. After gaining work experience in national galleries and exhibitions, he boasts numerous essay publications. He has directed several editions of exhibitions for the unpublished cycle "MYTHS AND THE TERRITORY in Sicily of a thousand cultures", sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, the Region of Sicily, Superintendence for Cultural and Environmental Heritage of Trapani, and other bodies.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Salvatore Testa (1966)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Doni dal cielo
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2026
Condition
Fair condition
Height
70 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Hyperrealism
Period
2020+
Sold by
