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The Florentine painter Ferdinando Buonamici lived from 1820 to 1892 and belonged to the circle of the Caffè Michelangiolo, alongside Fattori, Signorini and Diego Martelli. Volunteering in the Second Italian War of Independence brought him close to Signorini, with whom he made landscape studies near Pozzolengo. This experience connected direct observation with contemporary history: artists serving as volunteers in a Modena barracks themselves became a subject for painting. His work also includes scenes of childhood, historical subjects and views around Florence. Working across several genres, Buonamici participated in an artistic environment that brought renewed attention to places and lived situations, while maintaining an interest in narrative themes and the representation of the human figure.
This profile brings together identity references for Ferdinando Buonamici and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.
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Oils on wood — attributed to Ferdinando BUONAMICI (1820–1892)
Ferdinando BUONAMICI (1820-1892) attr., deux huiles sur bois
huiles sur bois — Ferdinando BUONAMICI (1820-1892) attr
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Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed
Estimate : CHF 1000–2000
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Attribué à Ferdinando BUONAMICI — Rixe dans un cabaret
deux huiles sur bois
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Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed
Estimate : CHF 2000–3000
View the lot at the auction house ↗Two oil paintings on wood
Rixe dans un cabaret ; Dame et sa servante à la toilette
Deux huiles sur bois
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Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed
Estimate : CHF 800–1600
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