Cristiano Banti (1824-1904), Attributed to - Paesaggio






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Oil painting titled Paesaggio by Cristiano Banti (1824–1904), from the 19th century, measuring 20 × 12.5 cm, Italy, signed and attributed to Cristiano Banti, sold with a wooden gilded frame.
Description from the seller
Cristiano Banti (1824–1904) – Landscape – Work signed “C. BANTI” – 19th century
Interesting painting depicting a landscape, bearing the signature “C. BANTI” at the bottom right.
The work, of modest size, presents a tactile and immediate painting, with swift brushstrokes and a palette dominated by greens, browns, grays, and earthy tones.
The composition concentrates attention on the vegetation and on the relationship between the darker areas of the landscape and the brightness of the sky, creating depth and a suggestive natural atmosphere.
The work is presented inside a gilded and decorated wooden frame.
Cristiano Banti
Cristiano Banti (Santa Croce sull’Arno, 1824 – Montemurlo, 1904) was one of the protagonists of 19th-century Italian painting and close to the Macchiaioli movement, which developed in Tuscany in the second half of the 19th century.
Signature
The painting clearly bears the signature “C. BANTI” at the bottom right, as documented in the attached detailed photographs.
Back and inscriptions
Of particular interest is the reverse of the work.
On the back there is an old period photograph, depicting an ancient wheel/mechanical device.
There are also several historical handwritten annotations, among which the name “Cristiano Banti” appears and a handwritten reference related to the work.
Signature, inscriptions, and the back photograph are shown in detail in the images and constitute important elements for valuation.
Subject
Landscape
Technique
Oil painting.
Dimensions
About 20 × 12.5 cm, the painted area excluding the frame.
Period
19th century.
Frame
The work is sold complete with the gilded and finely decorated wooden frame visible in the photographs.
The frame shows normal signs of wear and aging and is considered an integral part of the presentation of the work.
Conditions
The work shows signs of wear and aging compatible with a historical painting.
It is recommended to carefully observe all photographs, which are an integral part of the description and show in detail the state of conservation of the work.
All these elements are documented in the lot photographs and can be assessed directly by experts and bidders.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate materials to protect the painting, the glass, and the frame during transport.
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION.
SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION IS NOT OFFERED.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and buyers are invited to view them carefully before placing bids.
Cristiano Banti (1824–1904) – Landscape – Work signed “C. BANTI” – 19th century
Interesting painting depicting a landscape, bearing the signature “C. BANTI” at the bottom right.
The work, of modest size, presents a tactile and immediate painting, with swift brushstrokes and a palette dominated by greens, browns, grays, and earthy tones.
The composition concentrates attention on the vegetation and on the relationship between the darker areas of the landscape and the brightness of the sky, creating depth and a suggestive natural atmosphere.
The work is presented inside a gilded and decorated wooden frame.
Cristiano Banti
Cristiano Banti (Santa Croce sull’Arno, 1824 – Montemurlo, 1904) was one of the protagonists of 19th-century Italian painting and close to the Macchiaioli movement, which developed in Tuscany in the second half of the 19th century.
Signature
The painting clearly bears the signature “C. BANTI” at the bottom right, as documented in the attached detailed photographs.
Back and inscriptions
Of particular interest is the reverse of the work.
On the back there is an old period photograph, depicting an ancient wheel/mechanical device.
There are also several historical handwritten annotations, among which the name “Cristiano Banti” appears and a handwritten reference related to the work.
Signature, inscriptions, and the back photograph are shown in detail in the images and constitute important elements for valuation.
Subject
Landscape
Technique
Oil painting.
Dimensions
About 20 × 12.5 cm, the painted area excluding the frame.
Period
19th century.
Frame
The work is sold complete with the gilded and finely decorated wooden frame visible in the photographs.
The frame shows normal signs of wear and aging and is considered an integral part of the presentation of the work.
Conditions
The work shows signs of wear and aging compatible with a historical painting.
It is recommended to carefully observe all photographs, which are an integral part of the description and show in detail the state of conservation of the work.
All these elements are documented in the lot photographs and can be assessed directly by experts and bidders.
Shipping
The work will be carefully packaged using appropriate materials to protect the painting, the glass, and the frame during transport.
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION.
SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION IS NOT OFFERED.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and buyers are invited to view them carefully before placing bids.
