Arriving in sunny California in 2001, and not knowing exactly where he fit in, Matteo
decided to utilize what growing up in Rome educated him with. With that
knowledge and charm, he gained momentum as a dealer of fine antiquities, getting
his start by going from one shop to the next, and showcasing what he had in his
container, along with photographs of fine pieces he could obtain back in Rome. It
was through that persistence in which Matteo’s not only met his mentor John
Nelson, but grew quite a prestigious client base, which led him to establish his very
own Store, Navona Antiques.
Dressed in what he calls his “ripped up jeans,” Matteo frequents the Navona District,
which is considered to be the antiques quarter in Rome, and goes on a scavenger
hunt to bring back rare and classic treasures to his store on La Cienega.
The innocent young rebel has certainly transformed into a distinguished man with
his success and through his own self –discovery that was his goal, and continues the
pursuit of uncovering the relics that are still waiting to be discovered. |
