Giovanni Martino Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Giovanni Martino Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino Russian Village 1930 oil on canvas
Est: $200 - $400
Martino, Giovanni (American/Philadelphia, 1908-1988), Russian Village, 1930, oil on canvas, signed lower right, additionally signed, titled and dated on the stretcher bar, 25 x 30 inches, in a wood frame 36.5 x 42 inches. Painted when he was only 22 years old, this is one of the artist's earliest works to appear at auction.
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 28, 2024
Giovanni De Martino Scugnizzo con cappello
Est: €150 - €300
Firmato al retro.
DAMS Casa d'Aste
Nov. 17, 2024
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $650 - $850
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Summer Greens (titled on verso) YEAR: 1932 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Small damage to lower left corner. Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 11 x 18 inches / 27 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 126872 US SHIPPING: $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: One of eight artistic siblings, Giovanni Martino was born in Philadelphia to Italian Immigrants, his father a mason and stonecutter, and mother a buttonhole maker. Together with his seven brothers and one sister, Giovanni's earliest art education was developed under his older brother Frank, whom he joined in moving to New Hope to seek artistic inspiration helped to found Martino Commercial Art Studios in the 1920's, a business in which all Martino brothers took part. He took evening classes at a number of local institutions, including the Spring Garden Institute, La France Art Institute - where he studied under Albert Jean Adolphe,- the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Martino apprenticed for 2 years, studying commercial art, lettering, design and layouts, but it was his fine art that solidified his place in the art world. Throughout his career he sketched and painted various landscapes of industrial scenes in Philadelphia, primarily in Manayunk. Throughout his career he received numerous awards and exhibited throughout prominent museums and galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 31, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American 1908-1997) watercolor
Est: $100 - $200
Giovanni Martino (American 1908-1997) watercolor cityscape, signed lower right, 18" x 23". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Oct. 13, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) Manayunk Winter Scene, Watercolor & Gouache Painting
Est: $400 - $600
Description: A Manayunk winter scene with various colorful homes. Materials: Watercolor on paper Markings & Inscriptions: Signed bottom right Date: Mid 20th century Maker: Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) Dimensions: 17.5" x 26" sight, 29" x 38" framed. Provenance: From a Main Line, Philadelphia collection.
Hoch LTD.
Jul. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino O/C Cityscape, East Manayank, Philadelphia
Est: $400 - $450
Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908-1998) oil on canvas winter cityscape painting depicting a birds-eye view of buildings and houses in Manayunk, Philadelphia, with a leafless tree and dark sky, likely middle 20th century. Signed "Giovanni Martino," lower left. Inscribed "Giovanni Martino, N.A. / 'East Manayunk'" to stretcher. Sticker to stretcher inscribed "185 / East Manayunk / 12 x 18 O/C 1950." Housed in a distressed gilt wood frame with mahogany fillet. Canvas: 12" H x 18" W. Frame: 17" H x 23" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 19, 2024
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Acquaiolo, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €180 - €200
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Acquaiolo Scultura in bronzo, fusione a cera persa Firma nel retro. Cm Alt. 52,5.
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
Apr. 19, 2024
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Testa di fanciullo, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €250 - €300
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Testa di fanciullo Scultura in bronzo, fusione a cera persa con base in marmo e colonna in marmo rosa venato Firma sul retro. cm Alt. 105 , cm Alt. 22 (Scultura).
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
Apr. 18, 2024
Giovanni De Martino
Est: €100 - €150
Neapolitan scugnizzo patinated bronze sculpture on marble base, 45x13.5x13.5cm. Signature on the back: De Martino
Bolli & Romiti s.r.l
Apr. 18, 2024
Giovanni De Martino
Est: €100 - €150
Little fisherman patinated bronze sculpture, 41x19x14cm. Signature on the base: De Martino
Bolli & Romiti s.r.l
Apr. 18, 2024
Giovanni De Martino
Est: €50 - €100
Young fisherman patinated bronze on an oval marble base, 38x25x18cm. Signature on the back: De Martino
Bolli & Romiti s.r.l
Feb. 22, 2024
Giovanni De Martino BUSTO DI GIOVANE scultura in b
Est: €200 - €300
Giovanni De Martino BUSTO DI GIOVANE scultura in bronzo, h cm 22 (compresa base in marmo cm 32) firma incisa sul retro
LiveBid
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Babette"
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Babette", oil painting on board. Framed. Size: 11'' x 9'', 28 x 23 cm (board); 12'' x 10'', 30 x 25 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Old Tree" oil painting
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Old Tree," 1934, oil on board, signed. Size: 11'' x 16'', 28 x 41 cm (board).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino and Eva Martino Double-Sided Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997), "Nina", oil painting on panel, signed. Unframed. Size: 13.75'' x 12'', 35 x 30 cm (board). On Verso: Eva Martino (b. 1929), Untitled, oil painting on panel, signed. Unframed. Size: 12" x 13.75", 30 x 35 cm (board).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Self Portrait," C. 1972
Est: $250 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Self Portrait," C. 1972, oil on canvas. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino and Eva M. Martino Double Sided Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Still Life with Fruit," oil on board, signed. Condition: paper label and inked number 278 on surface. Verso: Eva M. Martino (b. 1929) "Barnegat Light" tempera on board and Size: 12'' x 18'', 30 x 46 cm (board).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Self Portrait," C. 1930
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Self Portrait," C. 1930, oil painting on canvas. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Feb. 07, 2024
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $300 - $500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) Landscape with Figures, C. 1923, oil painting on canvas, signed "John Martino," verso inscribed: "15 Years Old." Framed. Size: 12.5'' x 16'', 32 x 41 cm (sight); 16.5'' x 20'', 42 x 51 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Dec. 30, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $750 - $950
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Summer Greens (titled on verso) YEAR: 1932 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Small damage to lower left corner. Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 11 x 18 inches / 27 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 126872 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: One of eight artistic siblings, Giovanni Martino was born in Philadelphia to Italian Immigrants, his father a mason and stonecutter, and mother a buttonhole maker. Together with his seven brothers and one sister, Giovanni's earliest art education was developed under his older brother Frank, whom he joined in moving to New Hope to seek artistic inspiration helped to found Martino Commercial Art Studios in the 1920's, a business in which all Martino brothers took part. He took evening classes at a number of local institutions, including the Spring Garden Institute, La France Art Institute - where he studied under Albert Jean Adolphe,- the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Martino apprenticed for 2 years, studying commercial art, lettering, design and layouts, but it was his fine art that solidified his place in the art world. Throughout his career he sketched and painted various landscapes of industrial scenes in Philadelphia, primarily in Manayunk. Throughout his career he received numerous awards and exhibited throughout prominent museums and galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 14, 2023
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Testa di fanciullo, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €250 - €300
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Testa di fanciullo Scultura in bronzo, fusione a cera persa con base in marmo e colonna in marmo rosa venato Firma sul retro. cm Alt. 105 , cm Alt. 22 (Scultura).
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $300 - $600
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Portrait of Zio Giovanni," 1931, oil painting on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 24'' x 20'', 61 x 51 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $400 - $800
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Portrait of Gio with Cigar," oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 16'' x 12'', 41 x 30 cm (stretcher); 21'' x 17'', 53 x 43 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $400 - $800
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Self-Portrait," oil painting on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 20'' x 16'', 51 x 41 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Karakung Drive"
Est: $500 - $1,500
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Karakung Drive", oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size 24'' x 36'', 61 x 91 cm (sight); 27'' x 39'', 69 x 99 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $600 - $1,200
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Abandoned Station, Manayunk (Philadelphia)," 1932, oil and tempera painting on board, signed. Framed. Size: 12'' x 17'', 30 x 43 cm (board); 15.5'' x 20.5'', 39 x 52 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $800 - $1,600
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Abandoned Station," oil painting on canvas, signed. Unframed. Size: 24'' x 36'', 61 x 91 cm (stretcher). Size: 24'' x 36'', 61 x 91 cm (stretcher).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Wet Snow II," oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 24'' x 36'', 61 x 91 cm (stretcher); 30.75'' x 42'', 78 x 107 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (1908-1997) "Red House in New Hope"
Est: $400 - $800
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Red House in New Hope", oil painting on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 12'' x 18'', 30 x 46 cm (board).
Material Culture
Nov. 08, 2023
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Airy Street"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Giovanni Martino (American, 1908-1997) "Airy Street," oil painting on canvas, signed. Framed. Size: 9'' x 18'', 23 x 46 cm (stretcher); 11'' x 20'', 28 x 51 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Oct. 10, 2023
Giovanni Martino, Late Snow
Est: $500 - $700
Giovanni Martino Late Snow watercolor on paper 20 h x 29.875 w in (51 x 76 cm) Signed to lower left 'Giovanni Martino'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 10, 2023
Giovanni Martino, Cresson Street
Est: $500 - $700
Giovanni Martino Cresson Street watercolor on paper 22.5 h x 31.5 w in (57 x 80 cm) Signed to lower left 'Giovanni Martino'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 21, 2023
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €200 - €250
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Scugnizzo Scultura in bronzo, fusione a cera persa, base in marmo Firma nel retro. cm Alt. 20.
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
Sep. 21, 2023
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €400 - €450
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Scugnizzo pescatore di polpi Scultura in bronzo, fusione a cera persa Firma sul retro Base in legno di noce. cm Alt. 24.
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
Sep. 10, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $750 - $950
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Summer Greens (titled on verso) YEAR: 1932 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Small damage to lower left corner. Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Normal wear along edges. ART SIZE: 11 x 18 inches / 27 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 126872 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: One of eight artistic siblings, Giovanni Martino was born in Philadelphia to Italian Immigrants, his father a mason and stonecutter, and mother a buttonhole maker. Together with his seven brothers and one sister, Giovanni's earliest art education was developed under his older brother Frank, whom he joined in moving to New Hope to seek artistic inspiration helped to found Martino Commercial Art Studios in the 1920's, a business in which all Martino brothers took part. He took evening classes at a number of local institutions, including the Spring Garden Institute, La France Art Institute - where he studied under Albert Jean Adolphe,- the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Martino apprenticed for 2 years, studying commercial art, lettering, design and layouts, but it was his fine art that solidified his place in the art world. Throughout his career he sketched and painted various landscapes of industrial scenes in Philadelphia, primarily in Manayunk. Throughout his career he received numerous awards and exhibited throughout prominent museums and galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 20, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Marysford Road (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some small scratches/paint losses. Some small scattered inpaintings/touch ups. ART SIZE: 12 x 18 inches / 30 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124007 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Giovanni Martino was born on May 1, 1908 in Philadelphia PA. Besides studying with his two eldest brothers Giovanni also studied with Albert Jean Adolph at La France Institute, The PA Academy of the Fine Arts, The Graphic Sketch Club, and Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. In his mid teens he would accompany his two eldest brothers to New Hope searching for subjects to paint. In the 1930s, he also started to paint in Manayunk, a hilly mill town along the Schuylkill River. At this time he signed his paintings M. Giovanni. These colorful impressionistic works proceeded more thinly painted dramatically poetic street scenes of the mill town. These images developed into impasto laden oils in the 1960's with some of the paintings worked with a palette knife.He was a common sight on the streets and sidewalks, painting on-the-spot with his wife, Eva Marinelli and his two daughters, Nina & Babette. In the 1980's and 90's he also painted Conshohocken and Norristown with his youngest daughter, Babette. His paintings became more sharply executed like his earlier work but were more colorful. In the late '90's he worked in his studio to enlarge paintings.He is the recipient of over 100 awards and honors. He received the Altman Prize in Landscape Painting in 1975 at the National Academy of Design, NYC where he was elected an Academician (NA) in 1944. He mentored not only his wife and two daughters but also taught at Lehigh University and the Graphic Sketch Club, Philadelphia. He died at his home in Blue Bell on February 1, 1998.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 20, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Autumn Trees (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124008 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Giovanni Martino was born on May 1, 1908 in Philadelphia PA. Besides studying with his two eldest brothers Giovanni also studied with Albert Jean Adolph at La France Institute, The PA Academy of the Fine Arts, The Graphic Sketch Club, and Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. In his mid teens he would accompany his two eldest brothers to New Hope searching for subjects to paint. In the 1930s, he also started to paint in Manayunk, a hilly mill town along the Schuylkill River. At this time he signed his paintings M. Giovanni. These colorful impressionistic works proceeded more thinly painted dramatically poetic street scenes of the mill town. These images developed into impasto laden oils in the 1960's with some of the paintings worked with a palette knife.He was a common sight on the streets and sidewalks, painting on-the-spot with his wife, Eva Marinelli and his two daughters, Nina & Babette. In the 1980's and 90's he also painted Conshohocken and Norristown with his youngest daughter, Babette. His paintings became more sharply executed like his earlier work but were more colorful. In the late '90's he worked in his studio to enlarge paintings.He is the recipient of over 100 awards and honors. He received the Altman Prize in Landscape Painting in 1975 at the National Academy of Design, NYC where he was elected an Academician (NA) in 1944. He mentored not only his wife and two daughters but also taught at Lehigh University and the Graphic Sketch Club, Philadelphia. He died at his home in Blue Bell on February 1, 1998.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 26, 2023
Giovanni Martino, Party Boat
Est: $500 - $700
Giovanni Martino Party Boat watercolor on paper 21.5 h x 29.875 w in (55 x 76 cm) Signed to lower right and to verso 'Giovanni Martino'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 26, 2023
Giovanni Martino, Boat Yard
Est: $500 - $700
Giovanni Martino Boat Yard watercolor on paper 22.125 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm) Signed to lower left 'Giovanni Martino'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jul. 14, 2023
Giovanni De Martino, große Bronzeplastik Junger Fischer mit Krebs
Est: €800 - €1,000
Giovanni De Martino, große Bronzeplastik Junger Fischer mit Krebs Giovanni De Martino, 1870 - 1938, italienischer Bildhauer, stehender junger Fischer mit Gefäß, einen Krebs hochhaltend (Krebs zu erg.), auf Natursockel, Bronze mit dunkelbrauner Patina, H 114 cm, auf Marmorplatte, sign. Giovanni De Martino, large bronze sculpture Young Fisherman with Crab Giovanni De Martino, 1870 - 1938, Italian sculptor, standing young fisherman with vessel, holding up a crab (crab to erg.), on natural base, bronze with dark brown patina, height 114 cm, on marble slab, signed.
K&K – Auktionen in Heidelberg
May. 27, 2023
Giovanni de Martino, junger Langustenfischer
Est: -
Giovanni de Martino, junger Langustenfischer Anfang 20. Jh., verso signiert "Martino" und nummeriert 59166 51, Bronze nuanciert braun patiniert, Darstellung eines Fischerjungen mit kurzer Hose und Strohhut, in einer Hand einen Fangkorb haltend, in der anderen Hand stolz seinen Fang präsentierend, dieser lose beigegeben, auf naturalistisch gestalteter Felsenplinthe, leichte Altersspuren, H gesamt 54,5 cm. Künstlerinfo: italienischer Bildhauer (1870 Neapel bis 1935 ebenda), nahm zwischen 1900 und 1929 auf verschiedenen, teils internationalen Ausstellungen teil, gewann 1900 im Pariser Salon einen Preis für die Skulptur "Pescatore di Locuste", seine Werke werden in verschiedenen italienischen und schweizerischen Museen ausgestellt. Quelle: Wikipedia. Giovanni de Martino, young lobster fisherman Early 20th century, signed on the reverse "Martino" and numbered 59166 51, bronze nuanced brown patinated, depicting a young fisherman with short trousers and straw hat, holding a catching basket in one hand, proudly presenting his catch in the other hand, loosely attached, on a naturalistic rock plinth, slight signs of age, h total 54,5 cm. Artist info: Italian sculptor (1870 Naples to 1935 ibid.), participated in various, partly international exhibitions between 1900 and 1929, won a prize for the sculpture "Pescatore di Locuste" at the Paris Salon in 1900, his works are exhibited in various Italian and Swiss museums. Source: Wikipedia.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
May. 14, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Marysford Road (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Some small scratches/paint losses. Some small scattered inpaintings/touch ups. ART SIZE: 12 x 18 inches / 30 x 45 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124007 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Giovanni Martino was born on May 1, 1908 in Philadelphia PA. Besides studying with his two eldest brothers Giovanni also studied with Albert Jean Adolph at La France Institute, The PA Academy of the Fine Arts, The Graphic Sketch Club, and Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. In his mid teens he would accompany his two eldest brothers to New Hope searching for subjects to paint. In the 1930s, he also started to paint in Manayunk, a hilly mill town along the Schuylkill River. At this time he signed his paintings M. Giovanni. These colorful impressionistic works proceeded more thinly painted dramatically poetic street scenes of the mill town. These images developed into impasto laden oils in the 1960's with some of the paintings worked with a palette knife.He was a common sight on the streets and sidewalks, painting on-the-spot with his wife, Eva Marinelli and his two daughters, Nina & Babette. In the 1980's and 90's he also painted Conshohocken and Norristown with his youngest daughter, Babette. His paintings became more sharply executed like his earlier work but were more colorful. In the late '90's he worked in his studio to enlarge paintings.He is the recipient of over 100 awards and honors. He received the Altman Prize in Landscape Painting in 1975 at the National Academy of Design, NYC where he was elected an Academician (NA) in 1944. He mentored not only his wife and two daughters but also taught at Lehigh University and the Graphic Sketch Club, Philadelphia. He died at his home in Blue Bell on February 1, 1998.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 14, 2023
Giovanni Martino (PA,1908-1997) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Giovanni Martino (Pennsylvania, 1908 - 1997) TITLE: Landscape - Autumn Trees (titled on verso) MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Normal wear along edges. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30 x 40 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right and on verso CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124008 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Giovanni Martino was born on May 1, 1908 in Philadelphia PA. Besides studying with his two eldest brothers Giovanni also studied with Albert Jean Adolph at La France Institute, The PA Academy of the Fine Arts, The Graphic Sketch Club, and Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia. In his mid teens he would accompany his two eldest brothers to New Hope searching for subjects to paint. In the 1930s, he also started to paint in Manayunk, a hilly mill town along the Schuylkill River. At this time he signed his paintings M. Giovanni. These colorful impressionistic works proceeded more thinly painted dramatically poetic street scenes of the mill town. These images developed into impasto laden oils in the 1960's with some of the paintings worked with a palette knife.He was a common sight on the streets and sidewalks, painting on-the-spot with his wife, Eva Marinelli and his two daughters, Nina & Babette. In the 1980's and 90's he also painted Conshohocken and Norristown with his youngest daughter, Babette. His paintings became more sharply executed like his earlier work but were more colorful. In the late '90's he worked in his studio to enlarge paintings.He is the recipient of over 100 awards and honors. He received the Altman Prize in Landscape Painting in 1975 at the National Academy of Design, NYC where he was elected an Academician (NA) in 1944. He mentored not only his wife and two daughters but also taught at Lehigh University and the Graphic Sketch Club, Philadelphia. He died at his home in Blue Bell on February 1, 1998.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 11, 2023
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €200 - €250
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Scugnizzo Scultura in bronzo fusione a cera persa, base in marmo Firma nel retro. cm Alt. 20.
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
May. 11, 2023
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO, Scultura in bronzo
Est: €300 - €350
GIOVANNI DE MARTINO (Napoli 1870 - 1935) Mezzobusto di bambina Scultura in bronzo dorato fusione a cera persa Cantone in legno dorato e base in marmo. cm Alt. 110 – cm Alt. 25 Bronzo.
Benedetto Trionfante Auction House s.r.l
May. 06, 2023
Giovanni De Martino (Napoli 1870-Napoli 1935) - Horse
Est: -
Bronze with marble base.
ArtLaRosa
Apr. 15, 2023
Giovanni Martino (1908 - 1997) American
Est: $800 - $1,500
Giovanni Martino (1908 - 1997) Watercolor on paper , Signed , measures 13.5" x 10.5" , w/frame 21" x 16.5"
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 05, 2023
Busto di Scugnizzo
Est: €100 - €150
Scultura in volume, in bronzo a patina oliva, su base in marmo verde delle Alpi. Firmato a tergo, Napoli. Dimensioni base 9 x 22 x 15 cm
DAMS Casa d'Aste