79. Portrait of Nike Nardelli (Governor of the Kingdom of Dalmatia and Baron) [1890.-1895.]
Estimate
EUR 20.000 - 30.000
Sold
EUR 40.000
Session
Tue, 9 June 2026 19:00
Dimensions
width 56 cm, height 70 cm
Description
oil on canvas, signed lower right, in red, "Vlaho Bukovac"
Research information
The portrait depicts Niko Nardelli (1857-1925), the Viceroy of the Kingdom of Dalmatia (1906-1911), a high official of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and a baron. It was most likely created during the last decade of the 19th century, as evidenced by the apparent age of the portrayed -- about forty years -- as well as the stylistic features characteristic of the work of Vlaho Bukovac. The dating is also supported by the fact that the painter moved to Prague in 1903. The connection between Bukovac and Niko Nardelli has been documented since the 1880s, when the artist portrayed Nardelli's mother. Niko Nardelli was not only an extremely influential politician in Dalmatia and a prominent participant in the social life of the Croatian people, but also an important patron of the arts and a supporter of the establishment of the future Art Gallery in Split. One of the last acts of his administrative service was the signing of the founding documents of Hajduk in 1911, which is why he is often referred to as the "legal father" of the famous Split football club.
Dating
1890.-1895.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 56 cm, height 70 cm
Description
oil on canvas, signed lower right, in red, "Vlaho Bukovac"
Research information
The portrait depicts Niko Nardelli (1857-1925), the Viceroy of the Kingdom of Dalmatia (1906-1911), a high official of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy and a baron. It was most likely created during the last decade of the 19th century, as evidenced by the apparent age of the portrayed -- about forty years -- as well as the stylistic features characteristic of the work of Vlaho Bukovac. The dating is also supported by the fact that the painter moved to Prague in 1903. The connection between Bukovac and Niko Nardelli has been documented since the 1880s, when the artist portrayed Nardelli's mother. Niko Nardelli was not only an extremely influential politician in Dalmatia and a prominent participant in the social life of the Croatian people, but also an important patron of the arts and a supporter of the establishment of the future Art Gallery in Split. One of the last acts of his administrative service was the signing of the founding documents of Hajduk in 1911, which is why he is often referred to as the "legal father" of the famous Split football club.
Dating
1890.-1895.
