Deromedis (XX) - Vecchio con Pipa
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Vecchio con Pipa is an oil painting on panel from 1935 by Deromedis (XX), a portrait of a bearded man smoking a pipe, original edition, measuring 30 cm by 23 cm, origin Italy, sold with frame.
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Suggestive original oil painting from 1932, signed C. Deromedis, depicting a bearded man intent on smoking a pipe.
The work is executed in oil on a rigid panel prepared for painting, specifically an original “Winton Oil Colour Sketching Board” produced by Winsor & Newton Ltd., London, as documented by the producer's mark still clearly visible on the reverse.
The portrait shows a strong expressive component. The focus is on the thoughtful face of the subject, on the hands that hold the pipe and on the smoke that disperses into the background. The palette uses predominantly warm tones, browns and ochres, contrasted by the vivid green of the garment and the dark tones of the headdress and jacket.
The work bears in the upper left the signature “C. Deromedis” and on the support the date 28-10-32, corresponding to October 28, 1932.
On the back there is the original stamp:
“WINTON – OIL COLOUR SKETCHING BOARD – WINSOR & NEWTON LIMITED – 38 RATHBONE PLACE, LONDON W.1 – MADE IN ENGLAND”
The painting is completed by a significant gilded frame richly worked in relief, with decorations in vegetal motifs, which gives the whole piece a notable presence.
Suggestive original oil painting from 1932, signed C. Deromedis, depicting a bearded man intent on smoking a pipe.
The work is executed in oil on a rigid panel prepared for painting, specifically an original “Winton Oil Colour Sketching Board” produced by Winsor & Newton Ltd., London, as documented by the producer's mark still clearly visible on the reverse.
The portrait shows a strong expressive component. The focus is on the thoughtful face of the subject, on the hands that hold the pipe and on the smoke that disperses into the background. The palette uses predominantly warm tones, browns and ochres, contrasted by the vivid green of the garment and the dark tones of the headdress and jacket.
The work bears in the upper left the signature “C. Deromedis” and on the support the date 28-10-32, corresponding to October 28, 1932.
On the back there is the original stamp:
“WINTON – OIL COLOUR SKETCHING BOARD – WINSOR & NEWTON LIMITED – 38 RATHBONE PLACE, LONDON W.1 – MADE IN ENGLAND”
The painting is completed by a significant gilded frame richly worked in relief, with decorations in vegetal motifs, which gives the whole piece a notable presence.
Details
Artist
Deromedis (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Vecchio con Pipa
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1935
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
23 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Period
1930-1940
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