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RODOLFO CLAN…? 21 (Italian, 20th Century) FLYING BOAT AND SUBMARINE

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
RODOLFO CLAN…? 21 (Italian, 20th Century) FLYING BOAT AND SUBMARINE
Lot 719 RODOLFO CLAN…? 21 (Italian, 20th Century) FLYING BOAT AND SUBMARINE. Interesting large oil on canvas shows submarine on surface in rough seas with flying boat overhead. Several sailors are seen atop submarine. The Italian flying boat (twin hull Savoia-Marchetti SM. 55 X flying boat) was the crowning achievement of Italo Balbo, Benito Mussolini’s flamboyant Minister of Air. The signature is in the right hand corner and is dated “21”. It is hard to determine the last name. Housed in a black and gilt decorated replacement wood frame. SIZE: 27-3/4” x 39-1/2”. CONDITION: Several patches, some inpainting restoration. 9-96490 (1,000-2,000)