Alinari, Ballerini & Fratini, Badoni - Ensemble de 2 photographies & de 2 cartes postales photographiques de Benito Mussolini
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Ensemble of four historical photographic portraits of Benito Mussolini, including one large studio portrait and one uniform portrait, all produced as gelatin silver prints by Alinari, Ballerini & Fratini and Badoni, with dimensions up to 25.8 x 20.4 cm and two 8.5 x 13.5 cm postcards, in bon état and unsigned, sold by owner or dealer.
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Set of four photographic portraits of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), head of the Italian government from 1922 to 1943. Contemporary documents, from official iconography circulated in Italy between the wars.
1. Large civil portrait, seated in an armchair
Period silver print. Mussolini in a three-piece suit, insignia on the lapel, in front of a damask curtain. Dry stamp of the studio at bottom right (Alinari, Florence). Circa 1923-1925.
- Dimensions: 20.4 x 25.8 cm
2. Portrait in uniform
Period silver print. Mussolini in Militia uniform, wearing the fez with the eagle, white gloves, decorations. On the back, stamp “Casa Editrice Ballerini & Fratini – Firenze”, No. 11169, note “Riproduzione interdetta”. 1930s.
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 26 cm
3 and 4. Two photographic postcards
Labeled “S. E. Benito Mussolini”, “Fot. Badodi, Milano”, numbered 1 and 3 in the series. Edition A. Traldi, Milan. Civil portraits, seated and standing, resting on a chair back. Not circulated. Circa 1923-1925.
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Condition: Images well contrasted, deep tones. All four backs show significant glue residues, with pencil annotations. See photos and description for more details.
- Benito Mussolini, born July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio and died April 28, 1945 in Giulino di Mezzegra, was a journalist, ideologue and Italian statesman. Founder of fascism, he was president of the ... Google Books
Historical documents offered for their documentary and photographic interest, intended for collectors and researchers. Their sale in no way constitutes an endorsement of the ideology they illustrate.
Careful shipping in a rigid, waterproof carton.
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of four photographic portraits of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945), head of the Italian government from 1922 to 1943. Contemporary documents, from official iconography circulated in Italy between the wars.
1. Large civil portrait, seated in an armchair
Period silver print. Mussolini in a three-piece suit, insignia on the lapel, in front of a damask curtain. Dry stamp of the studio at bottom right (Alinari, Florence). Circa 1923-1925.
- Dimensions: 20.4 x 25.8 cm
2. Portrait in uniform
Period silver print. Mussolini in Militia uniform, wearing the fez with the eagle, white gloves, decorations. On the back, stamp “Casa Editrice Ballerini & Fratini – Firenze”, No. 11169, note “Riproduzione interdetta”. 1930s.
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 26 cm
3 and 4. Two photographic postcards
Labeled “S. E. Benito Mussolini”, “Fot. Badodi, Milano”, numbered 1 and 3 in the series. Edition A. Traldi, Milan. Civil portraits, seated and standing, resting on a chair back. Not circulated. Circa 1923-1925.
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Condition: Images well contrasted, deep tones. All four backs show significant glue residues, with pencil annotations. See photos and description for more details.
- Benito Mussolini, born July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio and died April 28, 1945 in Giulino di Mezzegra, was a journalist, ideologue and Italian statesman. Founder of fascism, he was president of the ... Google Books
Historical documents offered for their documentary and photographic interest, intended for collectors and researchers. Their sale in no way constitutes an endorsement of the ideology they illustrate.
Careful shipping in a rigid, waterproof carton.
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Alinari, Ballerini & Fratini, Badoni
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Ensemble de 2 photographies & de 2 cartes postales photographiques de Benito Mussolini
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
25.8 cm
Width
20.4 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Portrait
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