I soci dell’Associazione Antiquari d’Italia in mostra Modenantiquaria
7 - 15 FEBBRAIO 2026
Francesco Paolo MICHETTI
(Tocco da Casauria 1851 – Francavilla a Mare 1929)
Self-portrait with Hat, 1880 c.
Pastel and tempera on a brown paper, 53,3 x 38 cm
71 x 57 x 5 cm (with the frame)
Signed and dedicated lower left: Caro Tofano per ora / vi fo visita sotto questa forma / Michetti P [Dear Tofano for now / I’m visiting you in this form / Michetti P]
Provenance: Gilgore collection, USA
The Self-portrait by Michetti combines the freshness of pastel with the fluidity of watercolour. Rapid and summary interventions, thus obtaining a more subtle atmospheric effect, highlighting his great ability to capture the expressive immediacy and luminist vibration, particular elements of his visual language.
February 4, 2026