Gennaro Villani (1885-1948) - Prime letture
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Prime letture is an oil on canvas portrait in the Impressionist style by Italian artist Gennaro Villani (1885–1948), dating from 1930–1940, signed by hand, in good condition, measuring 35 × 38 cm (frame included) and sold with a certificate of authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Provenance: private collection.
Unframed dimensions: 17.5 x 20 cm
The work of excellent artistic and chromatic quality presents itself in good conservation state, with signs of aging visible in the photos. The paint film remains well adhered to the original support.
Analysis with a Wood lamp shows the artist's signature to be autograph and contemporaneous with the creation of the painting.
The frame shown in the photos above has been added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. The frame is provided to you at no additional cost so that it is ready to display as soon as it arrives. The frame is included as a courtesy and is not considered part of the artwork. Therefore, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be accepted as valid grounds for opening a claim or requesting the order to be canceled.
Careful packing and trackable shipping are guaranteed.
In-person pickup is available exclusively for buyers in nearby areas. Personal pickup by buyers' couriers is not accepted.
The work is accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Provenance: private collection.
Unframed dimensions: 17.5 x 20 cm
The work of excellent artistic and chromatic quality presents itself in good conservation state, with signs of aging visible in the photos. The paint film remains well adhered to the original support.
Analysis with a Wood lamp shows the artist's signature to be autograph and contemporaneous with the creation of the painting.
The frame shown in the photos above has been added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. The frame is provided to you at no additional cost so that it is ready to display as soon as it arrives. The frame is included as a courtesy and is not considered part of the artwork. Therefore, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be accepted as valid grounds for opening a claim or requesting the order to be canceled.
Careful packing and trackable shipping are guaranteed.
In-person pickup is available exclusively for buyers in nearby areas. Personal pickup by buyers' couriers is not accepted.
The work is accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
Details
Artist
Gennaro Villani (1885-1948)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Prime letture
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
38 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
1930-1940
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