Adorno Bonciani (1920) - Storia di un violinista

Important multiple work by Adorno Bonciani (Ponte a Ema, Florence, 1920), composed of four panels belonging to the narrative series “Storia di un violinista.”

The four works are kept together inside a single large frame and constitute a complete sequence.

On the back of each panel there are the title, the artist’s signature and the original progressive numbering:

• n. 54 – “Storia di un violinista” – Part 1
• n. 55 – “Storia di un violinista” – Part 2, Matrimonio a S. Spirito
• n. 56 – “Storia di un violinista” – Part 3, Questua a S. Croce
• n. 57 – “Storia di un violinista” – Part 4

The subjects depict different moments of the violinist’s story set before some of Florence’s most famous monuments and historic places.

Each panel also bears on the front the signature “Adorno Bonciani.”

The work is characterized by the artist’s typical figurative language, with strongly stylized figures, Florentine architectures and a delicate palette interspersed with more intense colors.

Overall dimensions with frame: 64x150
Without frame: 134x49
Large decorative wooden frame with four interior openings.

On the back there are also autographic inscriptions relating to the individual episodes, an element particularly interesting for documenting the narrative unity of the ensemble.

The work shows signs of aging compatible with its age. The frame and supports show normal wear, as documented in detail in the photographs.

An interesting original set of four consecutive works, preserved and framed as a single composition.