Vincenzo Irolli (Naples 1860–1949) A Toast, signed, dated V. Irolli 2 Maggio 1945, oil on canvas, 182 x 102 cm, framed Provenance: Private Collection Italy. The present lot shows a young girl celebrating the end of the Second World War on Victory Day, 8th May 1945. It was on this day that enormous celebrations took place. The young girl’s smile and posture represent the euphoria, excitement and relief of the time.