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Sicily across Paintings, Drawings and Etching
wed 30 April 2025
Art La Rosa presents the first auction dedicated to Sicily in paintings, prints, and engravings.
For the first time, Sicily takes center stage in a one-of-a-kind art auction.
Art La Rosa, a Sicilian auction house committed daily to promoting the island’s cultural heritage, opens its doors to an extraordinary event where art and identity come together. Through paintings, prints, and engravings, Sicily steps beyond its borders to share its story with the world: its colors, historic architecture, timeless folklore, and enchanting natural beauty.
A visual journey celebrating the island’s timeless charm, bringing it into the homes of collectors and art lovers wherever they may be.
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William Leighton Leitch
(Glasgow, 1804 - St. John's Wood, 1883)
Pair of engravings of Messina: Piazza del Duomo of Messina and the port of Messina
19th century
h mm 193X260 in frame h cm 27X33 (each)
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William Leighton Leitch
(Glasgow, 1804 - St. John's Wood, 1883)
Pair of engravings of Messina: Piazza del Duomo of Messina and the port of Messina
19th century
h mm 193X260 in frame h cm 27X33 (each)
92
Sebastiano Milluzzo
(Catania, 1915 - Catania, 2011)
Etna on Catania
Press, 34 x24 cm. In frame 48x38 cm
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Sebastiano Milluzzo
(Catania, 1915 - Catania, 2011)
Etna on Catania
Press, 34 x24 cm. In frame 48x38 cm
93
Peter Vav Der AA
(Leida, 1659 - Leida, 1733)
Insularum Orientali -Melita-Melita Insula, Leiden, Sicily-Malta, geographical map
1715
Taken from Graevius Joannes Georgius “Tresaurus antiquitatum et istoriarum Italiae”. Nice map divided into three [..], copper engraving, 28x5x36 cm, in a 47x55 cm frame
93
Peter Vav Der AA
(Leida, 1659 - Leida, 1733)
Insularum Orientali -Melita-Melita Insula, Leiden, Sicily-Malta, geographical map
1715
Taken from Graevius Joannes Georgius “Tresaurus antiquitatum et istoriarum Italiae”. Nice map divided into three [..], copper engraving, 28x5x36 cm, in a 47x55 cm frame
94
Sicily Roman provinces
1807
From "Rees's cyclopedia". , copper engraving. In a briar frame and in very good condition., Copper engraving, 26.5X41.5 cm, in a 44x59 cm frame
94
Sicily Roman provinces
1807
From "Rees's cyclopedia". , copper engraving. In a briar frame and in very good condition., Copper engraving, 26.5X41.5 cm, in a 44x59 cm frame
95
Gerhard Kremer
(Rupelmonde, 1512 - Duisburg, 1594)
Siciliae Regnum, geographical map
1589
Engraving, etching and bulima, 33.8 x 47.8 cm
95
Gerhard Kremer
(Rupelmonde, 1512 - Duisburg, 1594)
Siciliae Regnum, geographical map
1589
Engraving, etching and bulima, 33.8 x 47.8 cm
96
Filippo Cluverio
(Danzica, 1580 - Leida, 1622)
Siciliae antiquae, geographical map
Copper engraving, 34x25 cm; in frame 53x43 cm
96
Filippo Cluverio
(Danzica, 1580 - Leida, 1622)
Siciliae antiquae, geographical map
Copper engraving, 34x25 cm; in frame 53x43 cm
97
Pair of engravings depicting the cone of the volcano and the southern facade
20th century
This legend illustrates the origin of the 1791 lava on Etna, 111 x 151 mm, in a 23.5x28 cm frame, 123x189 mm in a 27.5x34 cm frame
97
Pair of engravings depicting the cone of the volcano and the southern facade
20th century
This legend illustrates the origin of the 1791 lava on Etna, 111 x 151 mm, in a 23.5x28 cm frame, 123x189 mm in a 27.5x34 cm frame
100
Map of Sicily, 1893
Map of Sicily, 1893. From the book “La Patria” by Gustavo Strafforello. Coloured lithographic engraving. With [..], 26x35 cm
100
Map of Sicily, 1893
Map of Sicily, 1893. From the book “La Patria” by Gustavo Strafforello. Coloured lithographic engraving. With [..], 26x35 cm
101
Pair of geographical maps of Sicily, Siciliae Antiquae descriptio
Each map cm 29x38 - In frame cm 56x109
101
Pair of geographical maps of Sicily, Siciliae Antiquae descriptio
Each map cm 29x38 - In frame cm 56x109
102
Sicily, Mare Africanum, Conspectus Locorum Belli Africani.
In a briar frame and in excellent condition. , Copper engraving, 38x42 cm
102
Sicily, Mare Africanum, Conspectus Locorum Belli Africani.
In a briar frame and in excellent condition. , Copper engraving, 38x42 cm
103
General map of Sicily
1830
Milan, Epimaco and Pasquale Artaria, taken from “Nuovissima guida dei Viaggiatori”. Copper engraving. With gold-threaded [..], H 25.5x36 cm - in frame H 41x51 cm
103
General map of Sicily
1830
Milan, Epimaco and Pasquale Artaria, taken from “Nuovissima guida dei Viaggiatori”. Copper engraving. With gold-threaded [..], H 25.5x36 cm - in frame H 41x51 cm
104
Regni Siciliae et Insula Malta et Goza
1680 ca
Rare and beautiful map of Sicily and the surrounding islands. The Danckerts family, three generations of printers [..], Colored copper engraving, mm 485x575
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Regni Siciliae et Insula Malta et Goza
1680 ca
Rare and beautiful map of Sicily and the surrounding islands. The Danckerts family, three generations of printers [..], Colored copper engraving, mm 485x575
105
Isaac Basire
(1704 - 1768)
Ancient map of Sicily
1711
Ancient map of Sicily in Russian, taken from Andreas Cellarius (1596 - 1665)., Copper engraving, 220x320 mm
105
Isaac Basire
(1704 - 1768)
Ancient map of Sicily
1711
Ancient map of Sicily in Russian, taken from Andreas Cellarius (1596 - 1665)., Copper engraving, 220x320 mm