Angelo Pinto (1908-1994) - Ritratto di donna

Oil on Canvas: "Portrait of a Woman" - Signed A. Pinto
A Prestigious Twentieth-Century Work

I offer for sale a magnificent and rare canvas portrait, a work with a strong visual and collecting impact, coming from a private collection. This painting is by the celebrated painter Angelo Pinto (1908-1994), known for his participation in important national and international exhibitions. His works have appeared at various auctions, achieving good success. Like the famous Trapeze and Aeroplane works where he enjoyed considerable acclaim.

The piece depicts a portrait of a woman, captured in an intimate moment as she prepares to look at herself in her room. The placement of the mirror and the subject is not merely a detail, but an element of completeness that enhances the simplicity and sweetness of the scene. While adhering to the classical canons of genre portrait, the work radiates a particular beauty and spirituality, typical of twentieth-century painting. Pinto, in fact, took part in important events, confirming his role in the artistic landscape of the era.

The canvas is characterized by a skillful chromatic contrast between intense tones and soft shades. The quality of the colors and the painting technique used are of a high standard, underscoring the artist’s mastery in capturing the subject’s essence and delicacy. The painting bears a clear signature that reads "A. Pinto". Information gathered from antique experts confirms the originality and historical significance of the work, in line with the painter’s activity in the decades of the 20th century.

The portrait is executed on stretched canvas, a support that enhances the vividness of the colors and gives robustness to the work. The overall dimensions of the canvas are approximately 70 cm x 50 cm. The canvas is in good historical condition. It may present some small imperfections, considered part of its venerable age and authentic charm. The work is accompanied by a period-appropriate frame and shows minor signs; nevertheless it provides protection and immediate means of display. The future buyer is advised to consider a restoration intervention on the current frame or the insertion of a new classic frame, which could further enhance the work and increase its historical and commercial value.

The painting’s dimensions make it versatile, ideal for enriching any environment (studio, living room, private collection), imparting an immediate sense of prestige, history, and color.

Shipping will be handled with the utmost professionalism, using protective materials to ensure the artwork’s safeguarding from shocks and vibrations. The shipment will be made via a well-known and reliable express courier, with tracked and insured delivery service for the full value of the painting, ensuring maximum peace of mind for the buyer."