Armando Spadini (1883-1925) - Testa di bambina

Armando Spadini (1883–1925)“Testa di Bambina”Oil on canvas, 25 × 30 cm (unframed)

An atmospheric and highly expressive early 20th century Italian portrait study by Armando Spadini, executed with the artist’s characteristic free brushwork and luminous tonal transitions.

Provenance: Galleria dell’Arte, Via Borgospesso 12, Milano (historic gallery label verso), with handwritten inscription “A. Spadini” and title “Testa di bambina”. Additional handwritten reference “Ghiglione”, associated with the historic Italian collector and early supporter of Armando Spadini, Avv. Ghiglione.

The reverse retains its original gallery labels, period backing paper and historic collection inscriptions.

The painting is accompanied by the original catalogue of the 1933 retrospective exhibition dedicated to Armando Spadini.

Armando Spadini (1883–1925) is widely regarded as one of the most important Italian painters of the early twentieth century. His works are held in major public and private collections, and paintings of comparable quality have achieved significant results at international auctions.

"The frame visible in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not form an integral part of the work. Any damage to the frame will not be a valid reason for complaints or cancellations of the order”.