Nicola Simbari Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, b. 1927 - d. 2012

Nicola Simbari's paintings and prints capture the essence of the human spirit. Skilled in many art forms, his passion was always figurative painting. Born in 1927 in the village of San Lucido, Italy, Simbari discovered an affinity for art when his family relocated to Rome. He attended Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, after which his one-man art shows in Rome and London drew wide acclaim. In 1958 he was given the coveted commission to paint murals at the World’s Fair in Brussels.

Inspired by the avant-garde movement and artists Georges Braque and Joan Miro, Simbari eventually developed his own style, Simbaresco. Showcasing his use of palette knives and very little brushwork, Nicola Simbari's paintings and serigraphs dramatically combine light with vivid colors. Browse rare oil paintings for sale to find antique or contemporary pieces that call to you.

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Dec. 01, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI 1927-2012 Manifesti per 'Guardie e Ladri' con Totò e Aldo Fabrizi 1951 - NICOLA SIMBARI 1927-2012 Posters for 'Guardie e Ladri' starring Totò and Aldo Fabrizi 1951
Est: €250 - €350
Offset, Roggero & Tortia, Torino. Qualità: B/C-. 100,00 x 70,00 cm (2) - Offset, Roggero & Tortia, Torino. Condition: B/C-. 39.37 x 27.56 in. (2)
Aste Bolaffi
Nov. 12, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI (ITALIAN, 1927-2012).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
'Belle Fiore' (Beautiful Flower). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '66' inscribed in paint lower right. From a Park Ave, Manhattan, NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Nov. 11, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI (ITALIAN, 1927-2012)
Est: $100 - $300
Nicola Simbari Italian, 1927-2012 Summertime, 1980 Serigraph, signed in graphite lower right, edition 68/300 A child with a basket of flowers stands facing a fleet of sailboats at dock; matted behind glass and framed.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 02, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI - UNTITLED (BAY)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Lot 58 Nicola Simbari Italian (1927-2012) Untitled (Bay) oil on canvas signed lower right 30 x 40 inches frame dimensions: 36 1/2 x 46 1/2 x 2 inches, wood frame Provenance: From a Private Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 20, 2023
WATERCOLOR BY NICOLA SIMBARI, 1950
Est: €200 - €300
NICOLA SIMBARI (San Lucido 1927 - Frascati 2012) Maschere, 1950 Acquerello su carta, cm. 50 x 35 Firma e data in basso a destra In cornice
Casa d'Aste Babuino
Oct. 20, 2023
Nicola Simbari
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(Italian, 1927-2012) Red Shawl, 1963, signed lower right "Simbari 63", oil on canvas, 39-5/8 x 27-3/4 in.; contemporary gold leaf and wood frame, 42-3/4 x 31 in. Provenance: Richelle Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri (label verso); Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 17, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Umbrellas in Capri
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Umbrellas in Capri oil on canvas signed Simbari (center right) 35 3/4 x 39 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Shirley Hughes, Barrington, Illinois Provenance: Wally F. Findlay Galleries, New York Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1971
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Sailboats Near Beach
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Sailboats Near Beach oil on canvas signed Simbari (lower right); signed (on the reverse) 27 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches. Provenance: The Artist Acquired from the Artist by the present owner
Hindman
Oct. 17, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Siesta on the Beach, 1964
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Siesta on the Beach, 1964 oil on canvas signed Simbari and dated (lower right); titled (on frame reverse) 51 x 70 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 11, 2023
Large Nicola Simbari Oil Painting 'Women in Red'
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Nicola Simbari, Italian (1927-2012). 'Woman in Red'. Signed bottom right 1963. Oil on Canvas. Wally Findlay Galleries label on verso. Measures 39.5" H x 35.5" W (visible), framed 47.5" H x 44.5" W. Condition report: some minor craquelure, otherwise very good condition. Please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.
Abington Auction Gallery
Oct. 10, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italy, 1927 - 2012) Oil On Canvas
Est: $500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Oil on canvas painting entitled "Terrace in Rome" by Nicola Simbari depicting a woman standing outside a patio filled with potted plants. Signed and dated at bottom right of center. Mounted in a gilt and upholstered frame. CIRCA: 1966 ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: (With Frame) H: 46" W: 2" L: 54" (Without Frame) H: 39.25" W: 0.75" L: 47.25" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
Sep. 30, 2023
Nicola Simbari Impasto Oil on Canvas Girl With Hat
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Simbari, Nicola (Italian, 1927-2012), Girl With Hat, 1970s, oil on canvas, signed at center right, a semi abstract impressionistic portrait of a girl in a hat, heavy use of impasto. Canvas 23 x 32 inches, in molded gilt and composite wooden frame with linen liner 30.5 x 38.5 inches. Provenance: Acquired 1970s, Wally Findlay Gallery, Paris, France.
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 23, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italy 1927-2012) HC Serigraph
Est: $50 - $100
Nicola Simbari (ITALIAN, 1927 - 2012) Hors Commerce artist proof limited edition hand signed serigraph depicting a seated woman next to flowers titled "Woman with Flowers". Pencil signed to lower right and numbered "H.C. 20/47" to lower left. Mounted in a white lacquer veneer wooden frame with mat behind acrylic screen. Paper measures approx. 37" height x 37" width to sight. Measures approx. 48 3/4" height x 48 3/4" width overall including frame. JD/B:15/F
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 22, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI (ITALIAN, 1927-2012)
Est: $50 - $150
Nicola Simbari Italian, 1927-2012 Nanette Screenprint, signed in graphite, edition 244/300 Colorful portrait in blue and red vertical swaths, a young blonde beauty posed at the center; set behind glass and framed, COA to verso.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 18, 2023
Nicola Simbari (American, 1927 - 2012) Women Walking on the Beach
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Nicola Simbari (American, 1927 - 2012) Women Walking on the Beach oil on canvas signed and dated Simbari/ 67 (lower right) 19 7/8 x 27 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Naples.
Hindman
Sep. 18, 2023
Nicola Simbari (American, 1927 - 2012) Bikini Girl, 1979
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Nicola Simbari (American, 1927 - 2012) Bikini Girl, 1979 oil on canvas signed Simbari (lower right) 24 x 26 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia Provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago
Hindman
Sep. 14, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012)
Est: $300 - $500
Boy on a Beach Towel silkscreen on paper signed and numbered 111/300 in margin accompanied by Miller Gallery receipt from 1977 26.5" ht. x 33.5" wd.(sight) 36" ht. x 43" wd. (framed)
Caza Sikes
Sep. 14, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI, PANAREA, SCREENPRINT
Est: $900 - $1,200
Artist: Nicola Simbari, Italian (1927 - 2012) Title: Panarea Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 142/300 Image Size: 36 x 39 inches Size: 39 x 42 in. (99.06 x 106.68 cm)
RoGallery
Sep. 12, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Beach Lithograph
Est: $25 - $250
DESCRIPTION: Lithograph by Nicola Simbari depicting a beach scene populated by people among stakes in the sand. Signed at lower right and numbered 255 of 300 at lower left. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Italy DIMENSIONS: (With Frame) H: 39.25" W: 1" L: 44.25" (Without Frame) H: 28.5" L: 33.5" - CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.
Akiba Galleries
Sep. 12, 2023
Nicola Simbari - Serigraph - Signed and Dated
Est: $100 - $150
Description - Nicola Simbari serigraph signed and numbered 145/200. Dimensions - frame - 45" x 52" sight - 33.5" x 40"
Regency Auction House
Sep. 07, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI - BIKE RIDER
Est: $100 - $200
Lot 204 Nicola Simbari Italian (1927-2012) Bike Rider (circa 1967) lithograph signed lower right, numbered 43/100 sight: 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 inches frame dimensions: 24 x 27 1/4 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: from a Riverside Drive collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Aug. 23, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Green Umbrella
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012) Green Umbrella Signed and dated 1960 bottom right, titled to stretcher verso, oil on canvas. (19 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (49.5 x 60.3cm)) Provenance Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago, Illinois. Private Collection, Canada (acquired directly from the above). For additional information or to request a condition report, please email [email protected].
Freeman's
Aug. 20, 2023
Nicola Simbari (Italy,1927-2012) oil painting
Est: $5,500 - $7,250
ARTIST: Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927 - 2012) NAME: Sitting Woman with Glass MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 43 x 39 inches / 109 x 99 cm FRAME SIZE: 49 x 45 inches / 124 x 114 cm SIGNATURE: lower right PROVENANCE: Wally Findlay Gallery (has gallery label on verso) CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120105 US Shipping $219 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Though born in San Lucido, Calabria, Nicola Simbari was raised in Rome, where his father was an architect for the Vatican. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma and in the 1940s he began devoting himself to painting in a studio at Via del Babuino in central Rome. Simbari's early exposure to the architectural world had a lasting impression on his art, as he incorporated geometric forms and architectural structures into almost all of his paintings. He began to develop a distinct style stemming from impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean, impressions which abstractly reflect themselves in the purely vivid and passionate colors of his work. Simbari's originality and commercial appeal brought his art to exhibitions in London and New York by the 1950s, solidifying his international reputation. Nicola Simbari is considered by many to be Italy's most important modern artist. Using stunning colors and favoring brilliant tones, he paints with a palette knife and achieves great depth with this technique. Simbari's paintings are full of light and energy. Simbari was born in Calabria, Italy and this beautiful area greatly impacted his Mediterranean paintings: the blues of the ocean and sky, and the bright hues of the flowers. His family moved to Rome when he was young and his father worked there as a Vatican architect. Rome's art masterpieces so impressed Simbari that, by age 13, he decided to study art and enrolled at the Accademia delle Belle Arti. He opened his first studio in Rome at 22 years of age. Simbari's early works featured scenes from his childhood - gypsies, cafes, fishing villages, and the Italian countryside. He saw success almost immediately, and shortly after a one-man show in London, he was commissioned to paint murals for the Italian Pavilion at the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels. His show "Le Cirque," reflected the same excitement on his canvases as is felt at an actual circus. The show was highly acclaimed in Paris, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. "When I paint, I'm like a writer," Simbari states, "I must have something to say. My paintings are like entries in a diary because they are all reactions to things I have seen or felt." Mediterranean landscapes and paintings of contemporary European life are usually Simbari's subjects, although he also paints scenes of the Southwest. "There's terrific drama in the desert. It's mysterious and magical, and the most dramatic natural sculpture I've ever seen." Simbari's canvases are filled with color and emotion. Simbari's works can be found in numerous museums and private and corporate collections around the world. His paintings are in collections including the Bank of Tokyo and the Christian Dior Collection in Paris; Italian State Railways in Rome; Liberty Company in London; and Tulsa Bank of Commerce, Cincinnati Fine Arts Department, Exxon Corporation, General Mills Corporation,and Pepsico, in America. Major American and English critics have called Simbari "thoroughly disarming"; one who paints "boldly and in a state of excitement"; "whose personal enthusiasm and enormous zest for life have much the same infectious appeal as do his paintings." Nicola Simbari died on December 11, 2012 in Frascati, Lazio, Italy.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 09, 2023
NICOLA SIMBARI DEUX CLOWNS SIGNED SILKSCREEN PRINT
Est: $10 - $100
Limited edition, 123/300, Abstract Clowns. Measures 46 1/4 X 43 3/4 inches framed and image measures 32x29 inches. In very good original condition.
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