Hello from Melita (Paolo’s American wife from Chicago). Thank you so much for contacting us and for your question about our prices for Paolo’s oil paintings. In general, I would say the range is from 800 euro (approx. $1000) for a small a scene (10 x 12 in.) up to 2400 euro (approx. $3000) for a large scene (24 x 48 in.). Our prices include the frames (hand-treated from Florence), taxes/fees and international shipping. We also sell one limited-edition print that is a scene of Varenna. We do not market this on our website and offer it more as a courtesy for our walk-in clients to the gallery. It is a reproduction of an original oil painting that Paolo embellishes with oils and it is sold “unstretched” and “unframed” and shipped rolled in a tube. The print cost is 250 euro + 25 euro (for shipping) for a total of 275 euro (approx. $340 US). If you provide me with an email, I can always send you an image of the current scene we have available. No matter what, I hope that you and your friend are able to make it to Varenna in May. It is a most delightful and charming village (especially at that time of year) and our gallery is located just off the main St. Giorgio church piazza. We welcome visitors and are generally open in the afternoon and evenings (and mornings by appointment). But if we know when you’re coming, we’ll be sure to be there! Let me know if you have any other questions for us and “Buon Viaggio”. Warmly, Melita

Hello. Thank you for your questions. Yes, we have "wheels" (as in two cars) and with some advance planning we could potentially collect and return people to their hotels/vacation rentals on and around the center of Lake Como. This service would be free of charge, of course, with any painting purchase (along with complimentary wine and snacks...and shipping with FedEx). As for the amount of time to plan to spend in our gallery, that would depend on the level of interest in viewing the 35-40 paintings on display in any given moment. Someone could easily enter the gallery and enjoy a quick look of all of the paintings in 5-10 minutes. However, to fully experience a more serious viewing of the paintings in the many types of lighting (natural light versus intense spot lighting), and to enjoy a glass of wine (or two?) and to finalize a painting purchase, it would be best to allow for at least an hour (if not two). Oddly enough, this makes the gallery a great "rainy day" destination. The majority of the available paintings are always displayed on our website (and marked with a "green dot"). This allows clients to first view them privately on their own and then come to the gallery to see them "up close and personal". One last comment would be about our client's privacy. It is important to us. Because of this, we are pleased to offer "private viewings" according or our client's schedule, as well. Thank you again for your questions! I hope we see you again one day!