Paolo Canetti

Canetti captures scenes of Ligurian fishermen, the trulli houses of Alberobello in Puglia and sunflower and grape harvesters in his unique palette and cubist style

Artist Artworks

Due contadini

Oil on board

40 x 35cm

NZ$2,250

La citta, Milano

Oil on Canvas

50 x 70cm

NZ$4,250

Mercatino finito

Oil on board

80 x 100cm

NZ$4,500

Natura morta estiva

Oil on Canvas

60 x 80cm

NZ$4,250

Natura morta turchese

Oil on Canvas

52 x 72cm

NZ$3,250

Pescatori I

Acrylic on board

50 x 60cm

NZ$4,000

Pescatori verde (Green fisherman)

Oil on board

20 x 25cm

NZ$1,250

Porticciolo spiaggia, Sardegna

Oil on Canvas

40 x 50cm

NZ$2,500

Sabato mercatino

Oil on Canvas

80 x 100cm

NZ$4,500

Spiaggia al Giglio

Oil on board

37 x 43cm

NZ$1,950

Tavola con aragoste

Acrylic on board

62 x 94cm

NZ$4,950

Vita tranquilla

Oil on board

40 x 50cm

NZ$2,250

Exhibitions

Little Gems Exhibition

Nov 10 — Nov 28, 2025

Small is beautiful - interesting, colourful, joyous and fabulous. This offering of over 100 artworks by leading New Zealand and overseas artists is currently on view in our gallery window. A small painting is the most meaningful of gifts, to family, friends and oneself.

* Complimentary gift wrapping & vino with each purchase.

Italy

Mar 18 — Apr 06, 2020

Highlights include a new series of Guffi italiani (owl) frescoes created by Maestro Anselmi. For the first time Andrea Mazzoli contributes his unique mix-media pieces. Carlo Mirabasso's latest collection of exceptional ceramics are adorned with the joyful symbols of Umbria and her sister region Toscana. Senior Milanese artist Paolo Canetti presents a collection of contemporary works capturing the Italian lifestyle in his own unique style and palette.

Italia – Infinito

Dec 01 — Dec 15, 2017

Art has the ability to build bridges and transcend barriers. A work of art whispers to the viewer in a language of its own, a language comprised of accents attune to form, colour and emotion. An articulate work of art draws upon a vocabulary of talent, discipline and passion. Italia Infinito is an exhibition celebrating the long established artistic bonds between Australasia and Italy.

Summer Salon

Feb 23 — Mar 07, 2017

Our first exhibition of 2017 is a stella event in every sense of the word. Leading professional artists from Australasia and Europe embrace this opportunity to showcase their very best works. An exhibition of over 85 paintings with a benchmark of talent, diversity and quality.

Tout le Monde

Dec 01 — Dec 20, 2014

Modern day masterpieces, traditional European oil paintings, contemporary Italian frescoes, cubism from Milano, watercolours by Sherwen and much, much more

Botanica

Jun 13 — Jun 24, 2013

A collection of invited artists will showcase an impressive exhibition of flowers, gold leaf, mixed media. Large and small scale canvases along with works on paper, studies from the artists studios will also be on view and available to purchase We look forward to presenting Botanica and welcoming you to the gallery.

Anselmi Italia

Mar 18 — Mar 31, 2010

Anselmi Italia is an exhibition of excellence featuring over seventy exciting new works by Franco Anselmi and Italian based artists Paolo Canetti, Raimondo Roberti, Maria Serafina, Eros Rumour and Carlo Mirabasso.

Artist Biography

Paolo Canetti

(b. 1940, Italy)

In his early years he was a member of the Group of Ten, a fellowship of young Milanese artists. His first exhibition was held at the Isola Gallery and later he exhibited at Milan's Gallery Cannocchiale. Canetti spent many years travelling and exhibiting throughout Italy, painting in Sicily, Puglia, the Lingurian Coast and Tuscany.

Canetti's paintings are often of rural landscapes featuring agricultural workers, flower-gatherers, harvesters, fishermen and shopkeepers. Elements of cubism sometimes feature in his distinctive figurative and still life paintings creating added interest to these appealing works. Canetti works in a distinctive palette of uplifting colour toned to create a softer, chalky effect. For over 20 years he has been represented exclusively in the Southern hemisphere by International Art Centre.