Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927 - 2012), Balcony

Oil on canvas, 1964, signed and dated at lower right, retaining gallery and auction labels to the verso, presented in a carved giltwood frame with nameplate affixed at lower center.

Sight size 16 x 20 in.; Frame dimensions 23 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.

Findlay Galleries, Chicago, Illinois
Christie's, New York

Nicola Simbari was a renowned Italian painter celebrated for his vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired works that blend impressionism with modern expression. Born in San Lucido, Calabria, and raised in Rome, Simbari studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti and quickly gained recognition for his dynamic use of color and light. His bold palette and energetic brushwork became his signature, capturing scenes of Italian coastal life, architecture, and landscapes with emotional intensity and spontaneity.

Simbari’s work achieved international acclaim, with exhibitions across Europe and the United States, and his paintings are held in numerous prestigious private and institutional collections. His ability to evoke the warmth and rhythm of Southern Europe made him one of Italy’s most commercially successful postwar artists, and his legacy continues to resonate with collectors drawn to the vitality and immediacy of his artistic vision.

Very good condition, light wear to the frame.