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Offered here is an extraordinary and highly elusive set of six original postcards featuring the artwork of acclaimed Italian illustrator …
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Offered here is an extraordinary and highly elusive set of six original postcards featuring the artwork of acclaimed Italian illustrator Silvio Bonelli (1908–1989). Preserved in flawless, unused condition, this complete grouping represents a rare opportunity to acquire collectible works by an artist whose material is seldom encountered on the open market.
Bonelli was known for his refined draftsmanship, distinctive visual storytelling, and contribution to 20th-century Italian illustration. While his original works and printed material are admired by collectors of European illustration, examples rarely appear for sale outside Italy.
An exhaustive international search revealed only a single Bonelli postcard currently offered for sale in Europe, underscoring the scarcity of these pieces. Finding six matching examples together—unused and in pristine condition—is exceptionally uncommon.
These postcards appeal to multiple collecting categories, including:
20th-century illustration and graphic arts collectors
Italian art and cultural ephemera enthusiasts
Postcard collectors seeking unusual artist-issued material
Collectors of European commercial and book illustration
Archivists and researchers of Italian visual arts
Each card functions not only as a collectible postcard but also as an attractive miniature art print showcasing Bonelli’s distinctive artistic vision. Their untouched condition makes them especially desirable for advanced collectors seeking the finest available examples.
An uncommon chance to acquire a scarce and beautifully preserved group from a respected 20th-century Italian illustrator.
DETAILS
Artist: Silvio Bonelli
Dates: 1908–1989
Nationality: Italian
Type: Art Postcards
Quantity: Six (6) postcards
Subject: Reproductions of artwork by Silvio Bonelli
Condition: Flawless unused condition
Writing on Reverse: None
Posted: No
Era: Circa 1930s
Material: Printed cardstock
Collector Interest: Italian illustration, European art, graphic arts, postcards, ephemera
Rarity: Extremely scarce; only one comparable Bonelli postcard located during extensive international market research
Display Potential: Suitable for framing individually or as a complete set
Investment Appeal: Rare artist-related ephemera from a recognized 20th-century illustrator
Provenance: From a private collection
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- Dimensions
- 9.5ʺW × 0.01ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- All six postcards remain unused and exceptionally well preserved, with no noted flaws, making them highly desirable examples for collectors … moreAll six postcards remain unused and exceptionally well preserved, with no noted flaws, making them highly desirable examples for collectors seeking top-quality material. less
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