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        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (ristampa successiva) 1950
          Apr. 17, 2024

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (ristampa successiva) 1950

          Est: €150 - €250

          Litografia a colori, Off. G. Borrani, Firenze. II Edizione. Qualità: B+.  140,00 x 100,00 cm - (later reprint) 1950 Color lithograph, Off. G. Borrani, Firenze. II Edition.  Condition: B+.  55.12 x 39.37 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (ristampa successiva)
          Apr. 17, 2024

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (ristampa successiva)

          Est: €150 - €250

          Litografia a colori, Off. Graf. Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edizione. Qualità: B+.  138,00 x 98,00 cm - (later reprint) Color lithograph, Off. Graf. Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: B+.  54.33 x 38.58 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (ristampa successiva)
          Apr. 17, 2024

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (ristampa successiva)

          Est: €150 - €250

          Litografia a colori, Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edizione. Qualità: B+.  136,00 x 96,00 cm - (later reprint) Color lithograph, Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: B+.  53.54 x 37.80 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Buitoni 1928
          Apr. 16, 2024

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Buitoni 1928

          Est: €1,200 - €1,600

          Litografia a colori, Officine Grafiche L. Baroni & C., Milano. Qualità: B+. Telato. Mancante del secondo foglio recante l'iscrizione 'pastina glutinata'.  155,50 x 138,00 cm - Color lithograph, Officine Grafiche L. Baroni & C., Milano. Condition: B+. Backed on linen. Missing the second sheet bearing the inscription 'pastina glutinata'.  61.22 x 54.33 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • Federico Seneca - Amaro Ramazzotti, 1937
          Mar. 26, 2024

          Federico Seneca - Amaro Ramazzotti, 1937

          Est: €600 - €1,200

          pencil on canvas thin cardboard Preliminary drawing made by Seneca for the famous advertising poster for Amaro Felsina Ramazzotti published in 1937. Among the founders of Italian poster art in the early 20th century, Seneca with his graphic language, initially close to the elegant refinement of Dudovich, later the brief futurist interlude will trace highly original results. What was unique to him and made his style unmistakable was the development of a volume form that he used on numerous advertising posters, some of which for Buitoni, others for Ramazzotti and still others for different companies, showing that he preferred, if despite the inevitable two-dimensionality of the poster, the plastic research. Signed.

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        • Federico Seneca, Coppa Della Perugina Poster Reprint
          Oct. 17, 2023

          Federico Seneca, Coppa Della Perugina Poster Reprint

          Est: $500 - $800

          Property of Stephen Hall, Savannah, GA Description: Federico Seneca (Italian, 1891-1976 ), Coppa Della Perugina Poster, 1980s Reprint, signed in image right side, captioned ' Officine Lotografich Cav. Gino Borrani, Firenze' lower edge, in a painted wood frame. Frame size: 58 1/2 in. x 41 1/2 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 55 1/2 in. x Width: 38 1/2 in. Condition: Good condition, minor toning, slightly wavy in frame, faint dampstaining left side of bottom edge in border, not viewed out of frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS ISÕ, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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        • FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). CIOCCOLATINI PERUGINA. Circa 1930. 78x55 inches, 198x139¾ cm. Grafiche Baroni, Milan.
          May. 18, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). CIOCCOLATINI PERUGINA. Circa 1930. 78x55 inches, 198x139¾ cm. Grafiche Baroni, Milan.

          Est: $10,000 - $15,000

          FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) CIOCCOLATINI PERUGINA. Circa 1930. 78x55 inches, 198x139 3/4 cm. Grafiche Baroni, Milan. Condition B+: repaired tear from seam, into lower image; repaired tears in margins; creases in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds; slight lifting along seam. Two-sheets. Seneca studied at the School of Fine Art in Rome, where he began his career as a painter and graphic designer. From 1919-1929, he was the art director for the pasta and chocolate company Perugina-Buitoni. His work "in many ways . . . was the perfect synthesis of [Art Deco, Futurism and Cubism] . . . he created stylized, tubular figures which revealed the influence of Leger and Depero and the whimsical memorability of Cappiello" (internationalposter.com).

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        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (later reprint)
          Mar. 09, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (later reprint)

          Est: €150 - €250

          Coppa della Perugina (later reprint) 1950 Color lithograph, Off. G. Borrani, Firenze. II Edition.  Condition: A-.  53.94 x 39.57 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (later reprint)
          Mar. 09, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (later reprint)

          Est: €100 - €200

          Cioccolatini Perugina (later reprint) Color lithograph, Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: A-.  53.35 x 37.80 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (later reprint)
          Mar. 09, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (later reprint)

          Est: €100 - €200

          Perugina (later reprint) Color lithograph, Off. Graf. Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: A-.  54.13 x 38.58 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Panettoni Sala 1955
          Mar. 09, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Panettoni Sala 1955

          Est: €1,800 - €2,500

          Color lithograph, Off. Graf. ALT, Milano. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  55.12 x 39.37 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA (FANO, 1891 - CASNATE CON BERNATE, 1976) - AUTO IN CORSA
          Feb. 17, 2023

          FEDERICO SENECA (FANO, 1891 - CASNATE CON BERNATE, 1976) - AUTO IN CORSA

          Est: €700 - €1,000

          Olio su cartone telato, cm. 25x20. Firma in basso a destra.

          Pananti Casa D'Aste SRL
        • Federico Seneca
          Nov. 30, 2022

          Federico Seneca

          Est: €2,500 - €3,000

          Affisso litografico, 1955. Cm 140 x 100. Impr da. Off. Grafiche ALT Milano. Telato. Qualità B+ il prezzo di partenza è più basso della stima¶(per informazioni scrivere a s.petrinetto@cambiaste.com)

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        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (ristampa successiva) 1950
          Oct. 20, 2022

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa della Perugina (ristampa successiva) 1950

          Est: -

          Color lithograph, Off. G. Borrani, Firenze.  II Edition. Condition: A-.  55.12 x 39.37 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (ristampa successiva)
          Oct. 20, 2022

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina (ristampa successiva)

          Est: -

          Color lithograph, Off. Graf. Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: B+.  54.13 x 37.80 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (ristampa successiva)
          Oct. 20, 2022

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Cioccolatini Perugina (ristampa successiva)

          Est: -

          Color lithograph, Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milano. II Edition. Condition: B+. 53.35 x 39.37 in.

          Aste Bolaffi
        • Federico Seneca (Italian, 1891-1976), advertising poster COPPA DELLA PERUGINA / Auto Moto Club, racecar, racing. 55 1/4"H x 38 3/4"W (sheet), 58 1/4"H x 41 1/2"W (frame)
          Sep. 24, 2022

          Federico Seneca (Italian, 1891-1976), advertising poster COPPA DELLA PERUGINA / Auto Moto Club, racecar, racing. 55 1/4"H x 38 3/4"W (sheet), 58 1/4"H x 41 1/2"W (frame)

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          Federico Seneca (Italian, 1891-1976 ), advertising poster COPPA DELLA PERUGINA / Auto Moto Club, racecar, racing. Published by Gino Borrani, Firenze. Color lithograph poster

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        • FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) III COPPA della PERUGINA
          Jun. 29, 2022

          FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) III COPPA della PERUGINA

          Est: €500 - €700

          FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) III COPPA della PERUGINA lithographic poster in colours, 1926, cond. A, framed 11½ x 8ins. (29 x 21cm.) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

          Bonhams
        • Federico Seneca, Perugina: cioccolato, confetture, caramelle. Anni '50 del XX secolo.
          Jun. 10, 2022

          Federico Seneca, Perugina: cioccolato, confetture, caramelle. Anni '50 del XX secolo.

          Est: €200 - €400

          Litografia. mm 1375x980. Firmato in lastra in basso a destra; in basso a sinistra: "Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni Milano". Stampa degli anni '50 del '900 dall'originale del 1928. (1)

          Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
        • Federico Seneca, Cioccolatini Perugina. Anni '50 del XX secolo.
          Jun. 10, 2022

          Federico Seneca, Cioccolatini Perugina. Anni '50 del XX secolo.

          Est: €200 - €400

          Litografia. mm 1355x960. Firmato in lastra in basso a destra. Al centro in basso, sempre in lastra: "Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni Milano". (1)

          Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
        • Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), PERUGINA / CIOCCOLATO, CONFETTURE, CARAMELLE
          Apr. 21, 2021

          Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), PERUGINA / CIOCCOLATO, CONFETTURE, CARAMELLE

          Est: €700 - €1,000

          First edition lithographic poster on cardboard. 1928. Cm 54x31. QUALITY: A. Excellent condition.

          Cambi Casa d'Aste
        • FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina 1928
          Mar. 18, 2021

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Perugina 1928

          Est: -

          Color lithograph, Off. Graf. Leopoldo Baroni, Milan. Condition: B+. Backed on linen.  54.72 x 38.39 in. Manifesti - posters - affiche - Food and beverage - Alimentari e bevande

          Aste Bolaffi
        • Frederico Seneca (1891-1976) Buitoni, Pastina Glutinata, 1928, L. Baroni Milan. Lithograph poster.
          Apr. 29, 2020

          Frederico Seneca (1891-1976) Buitoni, Pastina Glutinata, 1928, L. Baroni Milan. Lithograph poster.

          Est: $200 - $400

          Frederico Seneca (1891-1976) Buitoni, Pastina Glutinata, 1928, L. Baroni Milan. Lithograph poster. Framed dimensions: H: 26 1/2 x W: 20 1/2 in. H: 20 W: 14 in. in.

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        • Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), COPPA DELLA PERUGINA / AUTO-MOTO CLUB SS.SPORTIVA 18 MAGGIO PERUGIA
          Jun. 19, 2019

          Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), COPPA DELLA PERUGINA / AUTO-MOTO CLUB SS.SPORTIVA 18 MAGGIO PERUGIA

          Est: €400 - €700

          Advertising poster, second edition. Cm 49x35. One of the best sport car advertising in Italy ever made. QUALITY: A. One stamp in upper area, otherwise fine.

          Cambi Casa d'Aste
        • Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), LAVABIANCHERIA FIAT AUTOMATICA
          Jun. 19, 2019

          Federico Seneca ( 1891 - 1976 ), LAVABIANCHERIA FIAT AUTOMATICA

          Est: €200 - €350

          Original poster, 1950 ca. Cm 31x23. A late proof of the career of Federico Seneca. For a few years Fiat automotive produced also some products of domestic appliances. QUALITY: A-. Light marginal defects, otherwise very good.

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        • Federico Seneca (1891 - 1976), Bozzetto pubblicitario
          Dec. 05, 2018

          Federico Seneca (1891 - 1976), Bozzetto pubblicitario

          Est: €700 - €1,500

          Watercolor on thin cardboard, cm 18x2. Signed. Half of the 30s. Light water-stains, else great condition. Framed.

          Cambi Casa d'Aste
        • Federico Seneca (Fano 1891- Casnate 1976)
          May. 24, 2018

          Federico Seneca (Fano 1891- Casnate 1976)

          Est: €300 - €600

          Due bozzetti per manifesti pubblicitari tecnica mista su cartoncino, uno cm 30,3 x 17, l'altro cm 28,5 x 18,2, entrambi firmati in basso a destra: Seneca 2

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        • ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA
          Oct. 14, 2017

          ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA

          Est: $360 - $600

          Artist: Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976. Pibigas riscalda. Technique: Offset 1951. Size: 55.1 x 39.3 in. (140 x 100 cm)Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano. Condition Details: (A-) tiny tears and minimal browning at the edges, minor foxing at the top. Estimate: 600. Reserve / Starting Price: 360.

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        • FEDERICO SENECA
          Nov. 08, 2016

          FEDERICO SENECA

          Est: -

          FEDERICO SENECA 1891-1976 Coppa Perugina 1924 Officine Litografiche Cav. Gino Borrani, Firenze. Litografia a colori. Telato, colori vividi, alcune macchie sul fondo. Qualità A-/B+. 140 x 100 cm Un manifesto iconico, dal gusto e dal sentore contemporaneo, carico di simbolismo e di impatto visivo, che incarna perfettamente la metafora di un’Italia che si lancia verso il progresso in maniera inarrestabile. Raro. Color Lithograph. Backed on linen, vivid colors, few stains on the background. Condition A-/B+. 55,12 x 39,37 in. An iconic poster of contemporary taste and inspiration, packed with symbolism and visual impact that suggests the metaphor of a country unrestrainedly projected towards progress. Rare. Bibliografia / Literature Catalogo Bolaffi del Manifesto Italiano, Torino, 1995, pp. 204-205. Lopez, Manifesti dell’auto, Milano, 2012. Scudiero, Manifesti Italiani. Dall’Art Nouveau al Futurismo, Milano, 1997, p. 100. Villari, L’arte della pubblicità. Il manifesto italiano e le avanguardie 1920-1940, Cinisello Balsamo, 2008, pp. 118-127. 3000

          Aste Bolaffi
        • Coppa Della Perugina (20th Century) Italian Motor Racing poster, showing a Bugatti & Italian flag colours, Auto Moto Club - S. Sportiva 18 Maggio Perugia, artwork by Frederico Seneca, linen backed, 40 x 54 inches
          May. 13, 2016

          Coppa Della Perugina (20th Century) Italian Motor Racing poster, showing a Bugatti & Italian flag colours, Auto Moto Club - S. Sportiva 18 Maggio Perugia, artwork by Frederico Seneca, linen backed, 40 x 54 inches

          Est: £250 - £350

          Coppa Della Perugina (20th Century) Italian Motor Racing poster, showing a Bugatti & Italian flag colours, Auto Moto Club - S. Sportiva 18 Maggio Perugia, artwork by Frederico Seneca, linen backed, 40 x 54 inches

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        • ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA
          Apr. 25, 2015

          ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA

          Est: $700 - $1,200

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976. Pibigas riscalda. Offset 1951. Size: 55.1 x 39.3 in. (140 x 100 cm). Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano. Condition Details: (A-) tiny tears and minimal browning at the edges, minor foxing at the top.

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        • Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster,
          May. 13, 2014

          Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster,

          Est: $600 - $900

          Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster, published by Gino Borrani, Firenze. 55 1/2" x 38 1/2". Linen backed.

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        • Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster,
          Mar. 15, 2014

          Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster,

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          Frederico Seneca (Italian, 20th Century) Coppa Della Perugina, auto racing color lithograph poster, published by Gino Borrani, Firenze. 55 1/2" x 38 1/2". Linen backed.

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        • Pibigas. 1951
          Mar. 10, 2013

          Pibigas. 1951

          Est: $1,200 - $1,500

          Artist: FEDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) Size: 27 1/2 x 39 1/4 in./69.9 x 99.7 cm Edizioni Seneca One of at least three designs Seneca created for the company in the early 1950s, a weighty Futurist figure is shown lighting a lamp with the help of Pibigas.

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        • STUNNING Original Italian Poster Pibigas SENECA Design
          May. 07, 2011

          STUNNING Original Italian Poster Pibigas SENECA Design

          Est: $700 - $1,200

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976 Pibigas Ilumina Offset 1951 55.1 x 39.3 in. (140 x 100 cm) Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano Description / Details: (A-) minimal tears and staining at the edges

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        • ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA
          May. 07, 2011

          ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA

          Est: $700 - $1,200

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976 Pibigas Cuoce Offset 1951 55.1 x 39.3 in. (140 x 100 cm) Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano Description / Details: (A-) minimal tears and staining at the edges

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        • ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA
          May. 07, 2011

          ORIGINAL 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA

          Est: $700 - $1,200

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976 Pibigas riscalda Offset 1951 55.1 x 39.3 in. (140 x 100 cm) Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano Description / Details: (A-) tiny tears and minor creasing and browning at the edges

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        • ORIGINAl 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA
          May. 01, 2010

          ORIGINAl 1951 Italian Deco Design Poster Pibigas SENECA

          Est: $460 - $800

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976 Pibigas Cuoce Offset 1951 55.1 x 39.7 in. (140 x 101 cm) Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano Description / Details: (A) tiny tears and minimal staining at the vertical edges

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        • Stunning Original Italian Poster Pibigas SENECA Design
          May. 01, 2010

          Stunning Original Italian Poster Pibigas SENECA Design

          Est: $460 - $800

          Seneca, Federico 1891 - 1976 Pibigas Ilumina Offset 1951 55.1 x 39.7 in. (140 x 101 cm) Printer: Grafiche Milani, Milano Description / Details: (A) tiny tears and minimal staining at the vertical edges

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        • POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). BUITONI
          May. 12, 2008

          POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). BUITONI

          Est: $8,000 - $12,000

          FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) BUITONI. 1929. 76 3/4x55 1/2 inches 195x141 cm. Baroni, Milan. Condition B+: minor restoration along vertical and horizontal folds; restoration in margins; abrasions in image. Two sheets. Over the course of his ten years with Buitoni, Seneca had to vary the ways he advertised the company's products, forcing him to come up with new and unexpected ideas. Here, he takes a page from Cappiello's style book to present an image that would embed itself in the viewer's mind. This happy, well-fed baby's face would have been immediately noticeable and immeasurably appealing to consumers and shoppers. Although the image itself may be unexpected, the typography, as in Seneca's other posters, remains an elegant sans serif. Manifesti p. 102.

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        • POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). BUITONI
          May. 12, 2008

          POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976). BUITONI

          Est: $6,000 - $9,000

          FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) BUITONI. 1928. 77x55 1/4 inches, 195 1/2x140 cm. L. Baroni, Milan. Condition B+: minor restoration along sharp vertical and horizontal folds; repaired tears, restoration and abrasions in image. 3 Sheets. Seneca studied at the School of Fine Art in Rome where he began his career as a painter and graphic designer. From 1919-1929, he was the Art Director for the pasta and chocolate combine Perugina-Buitoni. His work "in many ways . . . was the perfect synthesis of [Art Deco, Futurism and Cubism] . . . he created stylized, tubular figures which revealed the influence of Leger and Depero and the whimsical memorability of Cappiello" (http://www.internationalposter.com/it-text.com). This well-balanced image with its curving typography is one of his more straightforward, in that it actually uses a chef to help sell pasta, as opposed to an incongruous nun (see Swann Modernist Poster Auction #2113, lot 143) or an infant's head (see following lot). Manifesti p. 104.

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        • POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) BUITONI. 1928. 77x54 inches. Leopoldo Baroni, Milan.
          May. 07, 2007

          POSTER: FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) BUITONI. 1928. 77x54 inches. Leopoldo Baroni, Milan.

          Est: $7,000 - $10,000

          FREDERICO SENECA (1891-1976) BUITONI. 1928. 77 1/2x54 1/4 inches. Leopoldo Baroni, Milan. Condition B: restoration along vertical fold; restored losses in margins; repaired tears, wrinkles and creases in image. Two sheets. Seneca studied at the School of Fine Art in Rome and began his career as a painter and graphic designer. From 1919-1929 he was the Art Director for the pasta and chocolate combine Perugina-Buitoni. His work "in many ways . . . was the perfect synthesis of [Art Deco, Futurism and Cubism] . . . he created stylized, tubular figures which revealed the influence of Leger and Depero and the whimsical memorability of Cappiello" (http://www.internationalposter.com/it-text.cfm). Here, advertising pasta, he places a nun within a mystical, silent atmosphere. He subtly plays with light and shadow to amplify the religious aspect of the image; suggesting that Buitoni is "The Holy Pasta." It is diametrically opposite other pasta posters, which generally are invitations to gluttony. One of the most interesting Italian posters of the era. Bolaffi p. 205, Weill 476.

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