Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978) - Capua

Lot Title:
Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978) - View of Capua in the Rain

Technical Details:

Artist: Vincenzo Canino (Naples, 1892 - 1978)

Technique: Oil on panel

Signature: Signed bottom right "V. Canino". On the back there are contemporaneous pencil annotations "Canino - Capua".

Dimensions of the work (without frame): [Insert base x height, e.g. 30 x 40] cm

Dimensions with frame: [Insert base x height, e.g. 50 x 60] cm

The frame, offered as a gift, has some missing parts

Description of the work:
A suggested and poetic painting by the Neapolitan master Vincenzo Canino (1892-1978), representative of the Neapolitan landscape tradition of the 20th century, is offered at auction.

The work depicts a city view of Capua (as confirmed by the ancient autographs present on the back). The artist captures a wide avenue animated by passers-by on a gloomy day, during or just after a downpour. One notes Canino’s ability to render the silvery reflections of the wet asphalt, acting as a mirror to the light of the leaden sky. On the right stands the mass of a church with its sail-like bell tower, while on the left the presence of telegraph poles adds a touch of seasoned modernity to the scene.

The piece is presented within an antique gold wooden frame, equipped with an inner burgundy velvet mat. Note, for maximum transparency, that the frame shows evident signs of aging, in particular a conspicuous tear and losses of the velvet fabric on the right side, as well as general chipping of the wood (all clearly visible in the attached photographs). The frame is sturdy and suitable to support the painting. However, it should be considered a gracious gift offered to the buyer with the work and its defects do not constitute grounds for complaint in any way. The photographs are an integral part of the description.

Shipping and Provenance:
Work from a private collection. An extremely careful packaging will be guaranteed with rigid protective materials to preserve the panel’s integrity during transport. Tracked and insured shipping via express courier.