Guglielmo Guglielmi (XIX) - Il Santissimo Salvatore
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Description from the seller
“ The Holy Savior “
Guglielmo Guglielmi
Roman Painter, active in the 19th century
Era: circa 1870
Technique: oil on canvas, with gold background
Dimensions: 83 x 47 cm in contemporary frame
cm 65 × 31.5 canvas
- Roman Exhibition of 1870
- The work documented in the catalog was presented within the great Roman Exhibition of works of every art carried out for Catholic worship, held in Rome, in the complex of Santa Maria degli Angeli, in 1870 -
Signature: signed “G. GUGLIELMI” at the bottom right
Field: Roman 19th-century religious painting, of academic and purist culture
Technique:
Oil on canvas with gold leaf background, finely incised and decorated with neomedieval motifs.
Frame:
Important neo-Gothic architectural frame with a pointed arch, carved and gilded wood, with incised ornamental bands and phytomorphic and geometric motifs; 19th century, pertinent to the work.
Description of the work
The painting depicts Christ the Savior in three-quarters, represented frontally in a solemn and highly iconographic pose. The face, framed by long hair and beard, is characterized by a direct and contemplative gaze, while the right hand is raised in the gesture of blessing. The figure emerges against the gold background, an element deliberately recalling the tradition of devotional images from medieval and Renaissance times. Yet it is a fully nineteenth-century work, in which the recovery of ancient religious painting is reinterpreted through an academic sensibility proper to the Roman artistic culture of the 19th century.
Important historical-exhibition reference:
Particularly significant is the comparison with the Catalog of objects admitted to the Roman Exhibition of 1870 relating to Christian art and Catholic worship, published in Rome by the Cameral Typographic Establishment in 1870.
Within the catalog, under the name of Guglielmo Guglielmi, painter – Rome, an artwork is registered at no. 125 B described as:
“Modern painting with a gold background representing the Holy Savior.”
Roman Exhibition of 1870
The work documented in the catalog was presented within the great Roman Exhibition of works of every art executed for Catholic worship, held in Rome, in the complex of Santa Maria degli Angeli, in 1870.
The exhibition was part of the particular cultural climate of Pius IX’s Rome, contemporaneous with the events of the First Vatican Council and a few months before the capture of Rome in September 1870. It represented an important showcase dedicated to arts applied to worship and to contemporary religious artistic production.
Guglielmi is listed in the catalog with two consecutive works, a circumstance that directly documents his participation in the event.
Historical-documentary note
In light of the perfect compatibility of author, subject and gold background, the hypothesis that the present painting can be identified with the work shown in Rome in 1870 and registered at no. 125 B of the catalog appears well founded.
Condition report:
In good conservation condition with signs of time and wear attributable to the period (see photos)
*** Note on the photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this sheet were professionally produced using controlled artificial lighting, employing a studio spotlight, to ensure better legibility of the work and allow more precise observation of the painting surface, figurative details and chroma.
Note on the frame:
The frame is supplied with the work as a courtesy and is not part of the sale. Any imperfections, omissions or damages to the frame, including those resulting from transport, cannot therefore be basis for dispute or compensation regarding the work.
- Certificate of lawful provenance and Expertise
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
Auctions · Works of Art · Expertise
Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
Translated by Google Translate“ The Holy Savior “
Guglielmo Guglielmi
Roman Painter, active in the 19th century
Era: circa 1870
Technique: oil on canvas, with gold background
Dimensions: 83 x 47 cm in contemporary frame
cm 65 × 31.5 canvas
- Roman Exhibition of 1870
- The work documented in the catalog was presented within the great Roman Exhibition of works of every art carried out for Catholic worship, held in Rome, in the complex of Santa Maria degli Angeli, in 1870 -
Signature: signed “G. GUGLIELMI” at the bottom right
Field: Roman 19th-century religious painting, of academic and purist culture
Technique:
Oil on canvas with gold leaf background, finely incised and decorated with neomedieval motifs.
Frame:
Important neo-Gothic architectural frame with a pointed arch, carved and gilded wood, with incised ornamental bands and phytomorphic and geometric motifs; 19th century, pertinent to the work.
Description of the work
The painting depicts Christ the Savior in three-quarters, represented frontally in a solemn and highly iconographic pose. The face, framed by long hair and beard, is characterized by a direct and contemplative gaze, while the right hand is raised in the gesture of blessing. The figure emerges against the gold background, an element deliberately recalling the tradition of devotional images from medieval and Renaissance times. Yet it is a fully nineteenth-century work, in which the recovery of ancient religious painting is reinterpreted through an academic sensibility proper to the Roman artistic culture of the 19th century.
Important historical-exhibition reference:
Particularly significant is the comparison with the Catalog of objects admitted to the Roman Exhibition of 1870 relating to Christian art and Catholic worship, published in Rome by the Cameral Typographic Establishment in 1870.
Within the catalog, under the name of Guglielmo Guglielmi, painter – Rome, an artwork is registered at no. 125 B described as:
“Modern painting with a gold background representing the Holy Savior.”
Roman Exhibition of 1870
The work documented in the catalog was presented within the great Roman Exhibition of works of every art executed for Catholic worship, held in Rome, in the complex of Santa Maria degli Angeli, in 1870.
The exhibition was part of the particular cultural climate of Pius IX’s Rome, contemporaneous with the events of the First Vatican Council and a few months before the capture of Rome in September 1870. It represented an important showcase dedicated to arts applied to worship and to contemporary religious artistic production.
Guglielmi is listed in the catalog with two consecutive works, a circumstance that directly documents his participation in the event.
Historical-documentary note
In light of the perfect compatibility of author, subject and gold background, the hypothesis that the present painting can be identified with the work shown in Rome in 1870 and registered at no. 125 B of the catalog appears well founded.
Condition report:
In good conservation condition with signs of time and wear attributable to the period (see photos)
*** Note on the photographs
Some of the photographs accompanying this sheet were professionally produced using controlled artificial lighting, employing a studio spotlight, to ensure better legibility of the work and allow more precise observation of the painting surface, figurative details and chroma.
Note on the frame:
The frame is supplied with the work as a courtesy and is not part of the sale. Any imperfections, omissions or damages to the frame, including those resulting from transport, cannot therefore be basis for dispute or compensation regarding the work.
- Certificate of lawful provenance and Expertise
- Insured shipping and electronic invoicing
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
Auctions · Works of Art · Expertise
Magnolia Arte was born from a passion for art and from the experience gained in study, selection and enhancement of works destined for collecting.
The auction house and gallery operates in the art market with particular attention to antique, modern and contemporary painting, offering carefully selected works for historical-artistic interest, quality and collectible value.
Each work is presented through a path of in-depth study that, where applicable, considers historical and stylistic context, attribution, condition, provenance and bibliographic and comparative references. For works that require it, studies, expertise and diagnostic deepening can also be prepared.
COLLECTING WITH DISCERNMENT
For Magnolia Arte, purchasing a work means entering into a relationship with a unique object, a witness of an era, of a culture and of the artist’s sensibility.
For this reason we accompany the collector not only in the choice, but also in the understanding and valorizations of the work, offering a direct, confidential and professional relationship.
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Artist
Guglielmo Guglielmi (XIX)
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Title of artwork
Il Santissimo Salvatore
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1870
Condition
Good condition
Height
83 cm
Width
47 cm
Period
19th century
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