Aldo Augusto Baccinetti (1903-1990) - Munchen

A masterpiece of great importance and historically documented, the work of the Florentine post-impressionist master Aldo Augusto Baccinetti. This refined oil painting portrays a poetic snowy street in Schwabing, the legendary bohemian and artistic district of Munich. The composition is extraordinary: a winding snowy path guides the viewer’s gaze beyond the typical Bavarian houses and the barren winter trees, toward the tall, slender spire of a church that rises against the pale winter sky. Baccinetti masterfully captures the silent, muffled atmosphere of Nordic winter, using a sophisticated palette of cool tones — zinc whites, delicate blues, and muted ochers — punctuated by the lively green of wooden shutters. This is a rare work, of museum quality, imbued with the European charm of the mid-20th century. Artist: Aldo Augusto Baccinetti (1903-1990). Title: München / Neve a Schwabing (Munich / Snow in Schwabing). Technique: Oil on canvas. Exhibition provenance: This work was officially selected and exhibited at the prestigious “XI Mostra d'Arte all'Aperto - Gruppo Donatello,” held in Piazza Donatello in Florence from June 15 to 23, 1963. Signatures and labels: Signed by the master at the bottom right (“A. Baccinetti”). On the back is preserved the original and precious historical paper label of the show, handwritten: “Baccinetti Aldo - München.” An additional vintage label is affixed to the lower left front corner of the passe-partout and confirms the title: “Baccinetti Aldo - 'München' - Neve a Schwabing.” Frame: Included as a gift; it is the original, contemporaneous frame (mid-20th century) in wood, equipped with a wide cream-colored passe-partout with a canvas texture, which isolates and enhances the painting perfectly. [Condition report] The canvas is in excellent vintage condition. The paint layer is beautifully preserved and stable, with vivid colors and authentic, delicate craquelure consistent with its mid-1960s exhibition history. The historical labels on the front and back are completely readable. The included period frame shows slight and authentic signs of age that attest to its rich history. Signature: Present, signed at the bottom right “A. Baccinetti.” An era-authentic autograph is present on the show card at the rear. Dimensions of the painting: 48 cm x 68 cm. The lot will be carefully packed and shipped with contracted couriers and online tracking. For this lot, shipments outside the European Community are not available.