Thaddaeus Ropac Adds Leoncillo Estate to Roster with Milan Exhibition
On June 17, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced that the estate of sculptor Leoncillo has joined its roster after the artist's family established a new foundation to manage his legacy. The gallery will stage the first exhibition of his work at its Milan outpost in September. Ropac sold the 1967 terracotta sculpture Tre Tagli (A, B, C) for €270,000 at a fair. Leoncillo, who died in 1968, worked primarily in clay rather than bronze.
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The addition signals Ropac's continued focus on European post-war artists with limited prior international market access. The involvement of Milan director Elena Bonanno di Linguaglossa and former Centre Pompidou artistic director Bernard Blistène underscores the gallery's strategy of leveraging curatorial networks to build consistent visibility for such estates. Collectors may view the €270,000 sale as an early benchmark for renewed supply.
- Artists: Leoncillo
- People: Elena Bonanno di Linguaglossa, Bernard Blistène, Sarah Rustin
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Museums: Centre Pompidou
- Locations: Milan
- Prices: €270,000
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