Antichità Santoro

Antique furniture and accessories, specialized in the Neoclassical period and clocks. Appraisals and estimates with Expert Advisor C.T. of the Court and the CCIAA of Bologna.

The gallery was founded in Bologna in 1978 by husband and wife Pierdario Santoro and Mara Bortolotto, who have always dealt with local and international Neoclassical furniture, only if they are of important commission. Since 1990 the gallery has developed a specialization in neoclassical table clocks, becoming one of the major Italian antique experts of this sector. Mara Bortolotto, graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, art appraiser, registered at the Register of Technical Consultants of the Court of Bologna, is responsible for organizational relationships. The gallery ensures its customers due to its specialization.

The Antiquities Santoro Gallery has attended some of the most qualified exhibitions of Italy: M.I.A. Milan International. From 2001 to 2008. Assisi antiquarian. From 1992 to 2004. Modenantiquaria. From 1989 to present. Padovantiquaria, 2001, 2002. Ghota, Parma. From 1998 to present. Vicenzantiquaria in 2000. Antiquaria, Antiques Milanesi, 2005. Bologna Biennial, all editions. Colorno Antiques, six editions. International Clock, at Orogemma, Vicenza 2001, by invitation. The gallery owners have collaborated as authors in the publishing of: “Il mobile Impero”, 2000, Calderini publisher, Bologna. “Misurare il Tempo”, 2001; “Arredi dell’Ottocento”, 2002; “Arredi del Settecento”, 2003; “Simboli del Tempo”, 2004.