European school (XX) - Ritratto virile ovale
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Oval virile portrait, oil on oval panel in a Realist Belle Époque style, produced in Italy by European School (XX), dated 1924, sold with its original frame.
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Description from the seller
Half-length male portrait, oil on oval panel, signed and dated bottom right R.S. 1914.
Gentleman of the early 20th-century bourgeoisie, dark suit, white shirt and black tie, mustache in Belle Époque fashion. Neutral greenish background, oval format suitable for a drawing-room.
Gold‑toned wooden frame with beadwork ornament and original burgundy cord.
Era: 1914 (date in the painting).
Style: realist portrait / Belle Époque, European school.
Support: oil on oval panel (not canvas).
Conditions
Wear consistent with age. On the surface there are small pinhole holes (wood-borer/aging of the panel): they are not a defect from recent restoration, they certify the age of the support. Oxidized varnish, some scratches and stains. Frame with wear to the gilding. Back in visible wood, with paper residues and a hanger.
The painting is offered in the state in which it is found, with no cleaning or restorations.
Half-length male portrait, oil on oval panel, signed and dated bottom right R.S. 1914.
Gentleman of the early 20th-century bourgeoisie, dark suit, white shirt and black tie, mustache in Belle Époque fashion. Neutral greenish background, oval format suitable for a drawing-room.
Gold‑toned wooden frame with beadwork ornament and original burgundy cord.
Era: 1914 (date in the painting).
Style: realist portrait / Belle Époque, European school.
Support: oil on oval panel (not canvas).
Conditions
Wear consistent with age. On the surface there are small pinhole holes (wood-borer/aging of the panel): they are not a defect from recent restoration, they certify the age of the support. Oxidized varnish, some scratches and stains. Frame with wear to the gilding. Back in visible wood, with paper residues and a hanger.
The painting is offered in the state in which it is found, with no cleaning or restorations.
Details
Artist
European school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Ritratto virile ovale
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1924
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Width
45 cm
Style
Realism
Period
1910-1920
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