Luzzetti, Gianfranco

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Abstract

Gianfranco Luzzetti, a largely self-taught connoisseur and art dealer, significantly contributed to the Milanese and Florentine art markets from the 1950s onward. Beginning with a modest shop in Milan, his business expanded to include high-value pieces, attracting elite clientele. Eventually relocating to Florence, he specialized in baroque masters and played a crucial role in revitalizing the International Biennial Antiques Fair. Luzzetti's legacy includes a substantial donation of art to the municipality of Grosseto, showcasing prominent works and enhancing public access to Italian art.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBloomsbury Art Markets. Protagonists, Networks, Provenances.
Subtitle of host publicationA Scholarly Hub for Art Trade Research
EditorsJohannes Nathan
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherBloomsbury Academic
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • Art Market
  • Italian Painting
  • History of Collecting
  • Art Trade

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