The Facts
On October 8, 2026, Aguttes announced it will auction a Giorgio de Chirico portrait of Ginetta Rondi Gariboldi, mother of film critic Gian Luigi Rondi, on November 28. The 1973 painting was created after a personal meeting in Sorrento and given by de Chirico to Rondi. The work combines a precise, realistic face with chracteristic metaphysical motifs including a mannequin, miniature architextures, and wooden constructions. The painting has remained private at Rondi's request per de Chirico's wish, and emerges now for the first time at auction in Aguttes's Impressionist & Modern sale.
The Signal
The portrait is a rare and intimate example of de Chirico's late period, where he fused portraiture with his metaphysical vocabulary rather than abandoning it. For collectors, the work offers direct provenance from a notable cultural figure and a well-documented origin story, giving it exceptional art-historical depth. Its appearance at auction marks a singular opportunity to acquire a highly personal work from a master of modern art, and its estimate will be closely watched as a measure of demand for de Chirico's less-known later output.
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