Lot 220
d'Annunzio, Gabriele (1863-1938) Italian poet, journalist, novelist, dramatist, and soldier whose ultra-nationalism influenced Benito Mussolini. Photograph Signed and dated, "Fiume d'Italia 1920", 5¼ x 3½". Slight silvering around edges; else fine. The photo was taken during the famous (or infamous) Fiume incident. With the help of 2,000 Italian nationalist irregulars, D'Annunzio seized the city of Fiume (now Rijeka in Croatia) in September 1919, not wanting it to be handed over according to the terms of the Paris Peace Conference (Fiume had a large Italian population). After failing to get Italy to annex the city, he attempted to have it declared an independent state, but finally surrendered the city in December 1920 after a bombardment by the Italian navy.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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| Realized $240 |
