Sirio Tofanari Sold at Auction Prices

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Nov. 03, 2023
SIRIO TOFANARI (1886-1969) Vautour, 1909
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
SIRIO TOFANARI (1886-1969) Vautour, 1909 Epreuve en bronze à patine brune Signée et datée sur la terrasse "S. TOFANARI 09" Marque du fondeur "Fond G Vignali Firenze" 25 x 38,5 x 28 cm Brown patinated bronze Signed and dated on the base Foundry’s stamp "Fond G Vignali Firenze" 9 7/8 x 15 1/8 x 11 in. Provenance Collection particulière
HVMC - Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo
Aug. 12, 2023
Sirio Tofanari (ITALY 1886-1969) Bronze Puppies
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sirio Tofanari (ITALIAN, 1886 - 1969) heavy bronze group sculpture depicting play fighting puppy dogs. Signed to side of bronze. Mounted on black and purple marble plinth with applied museum plaque. Measures approx. 9 1/2" height x 15" width x 15" depth. Appears in overall good condition. JD/B15:FRNT
Joshua Kodner
Jun. 28, 2023
Sirio Tofanari "Falco ferito" Bronze sculpture. Italy, 1931. Mounted on a black marble base. Signed. (h max 57 cm.) Provenance Private collection, Milano Exhibition A similar specimen was exhibited in: XVIII Biennale International Art...
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
(Firenze 1886 - Milano 1969) "Falco ferito" Bronze sculpture. Italy, 1931. Mounted on a black marble base. Signed. (h max 57 cm.) Provenance Private collection, Milano Exhibition A similar specimen was exhibited in: XVIII Biennale International Art Exhibition, Venice, 1932, n. 107 Italian Art Exhibition in Germany, Stuttgart 1933, n. 68 Literature for similar specimen: XVIII Biennale International Art Exhibition. Catalog, Venice, p. 152 IT "Falco ferito" Scultura in bronzo. Italia, 1931. Montato su base in marmo nero. Firmato. (h max cm 57) Provenienza Collezione privata, Milano Esposizioni Un esemplare analogo fu esposto in: XVIII Esposizione Biennale Internazionale d'Arte, Venezia, 1932, n. 107 Mostra d'Arte Italiana in Germania, Stuttgart 1933, n. 68 Bibliografia per esemplare analogo: XVIII Esposizione Biennale Internazionale d'Arte. Catalogo, Venezia, p. 155
Il Ponte Auction House
Jun. 21, 2023
Sirio Tofanari ...
Est: €3,000 - €3,500
(Firenze 1886 - Milano 1969) "Cicogna con piccoli" bronzo su base in marmo (h cm 55) Firmata alla base
Il Ponte Auction House
May. 21, 2023
Sirio Tofanari (1886-1969): Macaco
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sirio Tofanari 1886-1969 Macaco bronze signed in casting to base; with green marble plinth
Abell Auction
Dec. 20, 2022
Sirio Tofanari ...
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
(Firenze 1886 - Milano 1969) "Cicogna con piccoli" bronzo su base in marmo (h cm 55) Firmata alla base
Il Ponte Auction House
Dec. 14, 2022
Sirio Tofanari (ITALY 1886-1969) Bronze Puppies
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sirio Tofanari (ITALIAN, 1886 - 1969) heavy bronze group sculpture depicting play fighting puppy dogs. Signed to side of bronze. Mounted on black and purple marble plinth with applied museum plaque. Measures approx. 9 1/2" height x 15" width x 15" depth. Appears in overall good condition.
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 24, 2022
Sirio Tofanari (ITALY 1886-1969) Bronze Puppies
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sirio Tofanari (ITALIAN, 1886 - 1969) heavy bronze group sculpture depicting play fighting puppy dogs. Signed to side of bronze. Mounted on black and purple marble plinth with applied museum plaque. Measures approx. 9 1/2" height x 15" width x 15" depth. Appears in overall good condition.
Joshua Kodner
Sep. 22, 2022
Sirio Tofanari, 1886 – 1969
Est: €15,000 - €20,000
Macaco, 1914 Bronzeguss, braun patiniert. 40 x 22 x 22 cm. Höhe der Basis: 5 cm. Signiert und datiert „1914“. Fonderia G. Vignali, Florenz. Auf quadratischem grünem Marmorsockel. Tofanari, der seine Studien unter anderem im Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London, betrieb, war von 1914-1918 im Krieg, sodass dass hier angebotene Modell noch entstanden sein muss, bevor er eingezogen wurde. (1330393) (13) Sirio Tofanari, 1886 – 1969 Macaco, 1914 Bronze casting, with brown patina. 40 x 22 x 22 cm. Height of base: 5 cm. Signed and dated “1914”. Fonderia G. Vignali, Florence. On square green marble base. Tofanari, who conducted his studies at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London, among other places, was at war from 1914-1918, so the model offered here must have been made before he was conscripted.
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 30, 2022
Patinated Bronze Crocodile Fountain
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Patinated Bronze Crocodile Fountain 20th century, variant after the ca. 1927 "Crocodile Fountain" at the Tettuccio Thermal Baths, Tuscany by Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), cast signature "S. Tofanari" along proper left flank. h. 20", w. 31", l. 72" Notes: Recently, a ca. 1940 sculpture of a single crocodile by Tofanari, very similar to the one presented here, has been discovered and will be exhibited at the BRAFA Art Fair, Brussels in early 2023.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 20, 2022
Tofanari, Sirio
Est: -
Tofanari, Sirio 1886 Florenz - 1969 Mailand Elefantenmutter mit Kalb. Bronze. Signiert. Gießerstempel: Fond. Tortolini. 37 x 70 x 21 cm.
Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
May. 19, 2022
Sirio Tofanari (Firenze 1886-Milano 1969) - Chimpanzee with her young, 1930 ca.
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
brown glazed bronze Signed at the base: S. Tofanari Marinelli Foundry, Florence (inscription at the base) This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Mar. 26, 2022
Sirio Tofanari (ITALY 1886-1969) Bronze Puppies
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sirio Tofanari (ITALIAN, 1886 - 1969) heavy bronze group sculpture depicting play fighting puppy dogs. Signed to side of bronze. Mounted on black and purple marble plinth with applied museum plaque. Measures approx. 9 1/2" height x 15" width x 15" depth. Appears in overall good condition.
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 08, 2022
SIRI TOFANARI SCULPTURE
Est: €4,000 - €8,000
TOFANARI, SIRIO (Florence 1886-1969 Milan), sculpture: "Elefanti" - elephant cow with her calf", bronze, dark brown patinated with light brown and green accents; signed on the terrain plinth "S. Tofanari" and with place name "Firenze" as well as foundry inscription "Fon. Tortolini". The animalist / animal sculptor Tofanari studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and completed study with visits in London and Paris, among other places. He often depicted the animals in situations of family closeness and care - as here with the elephant group. H. 37,5 x l. 67 x . W. 21,5 cm.TOFANARI, SIRIO (Florenz 1886-1969 Mailand), Skulptur: "Elefanti" - "Elefanten" - Elefantenkuh mit ihrem Kalb", Bronze (Vollguss) dunkelbraun patiniert mit hellbraunen und grünen Akzentuierungen; auf der Terrainplinthe signiert "S. Tofanari" und mit Ortsbezeichnung "Firenze" sowie Gießerei-Bezeichnung "Fon. Tortolini". Der Animalier / Tierbildhauer Tofanari studierte an der Akademie der Schönen Künste in Florenz und absolvierte Studienaufenthalte u. a. in London und Paris. Häufig stellte er die Tiere in Situationen familiärer Nähe und Fürsorge dar - wie hier bei der Elefantengruppe. H. 37,5 x L. 67 x . B. 21,5 cm.
Auktionshaus Rheine
Feb. 17, 2022
Sirio TOFANARI (1886-1969) - Buffles - Bronze à patine brune nuancée - Epre
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Sirio TOFANARI (1886-1969) - Buffles - Bronze à patine brune nuancée - Epreuve ancienne signée sur la terrasse - Suivie de l'empreinte du pouce de l'artiste - 31,8 x 71,8 x 27,7 cm Sirio TOFANARI (1886-1969) - Buffaloes - Bronze with shaded brown patina - Antique proof signed on the terrace - Followed by the artist's thumbprint - 31.8 x 71.8 x 27.7 cm
Expertisez.com
Oct. 15, 2021
SIRIO TOFANARI (1886-1969) LEVRIERO 1917
Est: €400 - €600
Bronzo, cm. cm. 13x15x9 Scultura in bronzo firmata e datata alla base.
Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
Aug. 19, 2021
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A BABOON: MANDRILLAfter Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), designed circa 1930
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A BABOON: MANDRILL After Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), designed circa 1930 Signed S. Tofanari in the maquette, with a brown-black patina, on green marble base. height 13 1/4in (33cm); length 15 1/2in (39cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2021
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A BABOON: MANDRILLAfter Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), designed circa 1930
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A BABOON: MANDRILL After Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), designed circa 1930 Signed S. Tofanari in the maquette, with a brown-black patina, on green marble base. height 13 1/4in (33cm); length 15 1/2in (39cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 02, 2021
Sirio Tofanari Italian, 1886-1969 Mandrill, 1930
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Sirio Tofanari Italian, 1886-1969 Mandrill, 1930 Signed Sirio Tofanafi at base Bronze with a dark brown patina Height 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Provenance: William Doyle Galleries, New York, July 16, 2007, lot 95 Skinner Inc., Boston, April 13, 2018, lot 1628 C Property of a New York Collector
Doyle New York
Dec. 11, 2020
Sirio Tofanari, large bronze sculpture, c. 1930
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Sirio Tofanari (Italian, 1886-1969), Fighting Rams, cast signed on base, foundry G. Vignali Firenze, on green marble plinth, 14"h x 25"l x 7"w (bronze)
Millea Bros Ltd
Sep. 30, 2020
Sirio Tofanari (1886-1969) Giraffecirca 1920silvered bronze with black marble base, incised 'S. TOFANARI' to underside of giraffeheight with base 15 1/4in (38.7cm); length 12 1/2in (31.7cm); width 4 3/4in (12.2cm)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sirio Tofanari (1886-1969) Giraffe circa 1920 silvered bronze with black marble base, incised 'S. TOFANARI' to underside of giraffe height with base 15 1/4in (38.7cm); length 12 1/2in (31.7cm); width 4 3/4in (12.2cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Sep. 24, 2020
SIRIO TOFANARI
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
SIRIO TOFANARI (Firenze 1886-Milano 1969) Cerbiatta con figlio Scultura in bronzo a patina brunita, cm. 19 x 40 x 23 Firma sotto il fianco Base in marmo ovale
Casa d'Aste Babuino
Sep. 09, 2020
Sculptures
Est: €600 - €800
"Caméléon" en bronze argenté. Signé S. Tofanari. Ecole italienne. (Légers éclats à la base en marbre noir). H.(hors base):+/-20cm.
Vanderkindere
Feb. 05, 2020
Sirio Tofanari (1889-1969) Seated Panther Bronze
Est: $600 - $800
Seated Panther bronze by Sirio Tofanari, c.1935 Bronze with brown patina, signed S. Tofanari. Mounted on original marble base. Measures 5" high plus 3.5" base. Provenance: Private Collection, FL Please review all photos closely. Contact us for more detailed information if necessary. Market Auctions Inc. is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. Measurements are approximated. Please note shipping is not included. All collectibles, silver, antiques, and paintings please contact our third party shipper. Derek at the UPS Store (561)-631-8997. [email protected] SALES TAX NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Market Auction, Inc., only collects and remits sales tax on items purchased by Florida residents. ALL OUT OF STATE purchasers are required to pay sales tax to their respective States. Purchasers holding valid resale certificates must provide proof of same prior to purchase. Market Auctions, Inc. takes no responsibility for purchaser failure to remit sales tax to the proper non-Florida taxing authority and for any fines or penalties that may result.
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