{"id":1890,"date":"2026-10-13T06:20:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/case-history\/ettore-tito-the-publication-of-an-unpublished-painting\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T08:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:42:43","slug":"ettore-tito-the-publication-of-an-unpublished-painting","status":"publish","type":"case-history","link":"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/en\/case-history\/ettore-tito-the-publication-of-an-unpublished-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"Ettore Tito: the publication of an unpublished painting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ettore-tito-dipinto-inedito-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ettore Tito (1859-1941), &#x201C;Ritratto di bambino&#x201D;, 1930-35, olio su tavoletta\" class=\"wp-image-1884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ettore-tito-dipinto-inedito-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ettore-tito-dipinto-inedito-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ettore-tito-dipinto-inedito-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ettore-tito-dipinto-inedito.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ettore Tito (1859-1941), \u201cPortrait of a Child\u201d, 1930-35, oil on panel <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After preliminary checks, I brought the painting to the attention of the scholars working on the catalog, making the information I had gathered available to them. The work, previously unpublished, was subsequently published as Portrait of a Child, with the catalog number 488. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This case highlights the value of knowing the ongoing studies and their respective interlocutors: this allowed us to subject the painting to the relevant checks and to document its inclusion in Ettore Tito&#8217;s published corpus.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author<\/strong>: Ettore Tito<br\/><strong>Title<\/strong>: Portrait of a Child<br\/>Date: circa 1930-1935<br\/><strong>Technique<\/strong>: Oil on panel<br\/><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 35.5 \u00d7 24.5 cm<br\/><strong>Location<\/strong>: Private collection<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The examination of the painting<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activity began with the examination of the work and the available documentation, taking into consideration:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the execution technique and the materials used;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the construction of the figure;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the quality of the pictorial material;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the palette and the rendering of light;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>comparisons with the known production of Ettore Tito;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the elements useful for the chronological placement of the painting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The young protagonist is depicted outdoors, against a backdrop of plants constructed with rapid, varied brushstrokes. The figure stands out thanks to the contrast between his complexion, his coppery hair, and his dark suit. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pictorial layer remains clearly legible and defines the face, hands, and natural elements without stiffening the modeling. Light and color take on a constructive function, in a manner consistent with Ettore Tito&#8217;s late work. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentication of the works of historicized artists<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For contemporary and post-World War II artists, the verification of a work often involves foundations, archives, or scientific committees charged with examining and registering the artist&#8217;s work. For art from before this period, however, there is no official body to which works can be submitted. In these cases, it is necessary to identify scholars who have studied the artist&#8217;s work in depth and verify the existence of general catalogues or catalogues raisonn\u00e9s, whether published or still in preparation.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge of the catalogue and comparison with scholars<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting scholars, galleries, and industry professionals has allowed me to follow the ongoing work on Ettore Tito&#8217;s catalog raisonn\u00e9. Among the contacts in this field are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galleriemaspes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.galleriemaspes.com<\/a>, one of the curators of the cataloging of the works in the volume. Knowing that the project was still underway allowed me to submit the painting to the relevant stakeholders at the appropriate time for their evaluation.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I then forwarded the photographic documentation and available information to the curators, making the work accessible for further study. The scholars responsible for the catalog were responsible for evaluating its inclusion in the corpus. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The comparison took place while the volume was still being prepared. Scholars were thus able to examine a previously unpublished painting and consider it within the context of reconstructing the artist&#8217;s oeuvre. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publication in the catalogue raisonn\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The painting was included in the volume &#8220;Ettore Tito. Catalogo raisonn\u00e9 delle opere,&#8221; published by Antiga Edizioni. The cataloguing of the works is curated by Silvio Cappellini, Angelo Enrico, and Francesco Luigi Maspes.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work appears with the following card:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">488. Portrait of a Child<br\/>circa 1930-1935<br\/>Oil on panel, 35.5 \u00d7 24.5 cm<br\/>Private collection<br\/>Unpublished<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The indication &#8220;unpublished&#8221; indicates that the painting has not been previously published. Its inclusion in the catalogue provides it with a precise and searchable bibliographic reference. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ettore-tito-pubblicazione.jpg\" alt=\"Ettore Tito - Updated catalogue of works\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ettore-tito-pubblicazione.jpg 965w, https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ettore-tito-pubblicazione-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.perizieantiquariato.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ettore-tito-pubblicazione-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ettore Tito (1859-1941) &#8211; Updated catalogue of his works<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The value of cataloging<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inclusion in a catalogue raisonn\u00e9 represents an important step in the study and appreciation of a work. The painting is identified by its title, date, technique, measurements, and a serial number that allows for its recognition within the artist&#8217;s oeuvre. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifically, the publication allowed us to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>formally document the existence of the work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consolidate its attribution;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>place it in Ettore Tito&#8217;s production of the 1930s;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>make it known to enthusiasts, scholars and professionals in the sector;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dotarla di un riferimento bibliografico stabile;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen its presentation in a possible insurance, inheritance or commercial context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The catalogue raisonn\u00e9 is not merely a bibliographical tool. In the art market, it represents an essential reference for reconstructing the identity of a work, reducing attributional uncertainty, and enabling an appraisal based on verifiable evidence. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Result of the intervention<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My familiarity with the catalogue raisonn\u00e9 in preparation, gained through my experience in the art world, allowed me to promptly direct the work to the relevant scholars. The collected documentation accompanied their examination of the painting. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an unpublished painting preserved in a private collection, the Portrait of a Child has become part of the artist&#8217;s published corpus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After preliminary checks, I brought the painting to the attention of the scholars working on the catalog, making the information I had gathered available to them. The work, previously unpublished, was subsequently published as Portrait of a Child, with the catalog number 488. 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