Scuola lombardo-emiliana (XVIII) - Memento mori con emblemi della Passione
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Memento mori con emblemi della Passione, a tempera work from Italy dating to 1700 (XVIII century), sold with a frame.
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Northern Italy, Lombardy-Emilia area
Period: 1700/1730
Dimensions: 32 X 24 cm in frame
Paintings: 12 x 10 cm
Subject: Memento mori with emblem of the Passion
Technique: tempera and/or water-based pigments on paper, with highlights and polychrome details
Format: oval
Frames: shaped and richly carved, in scrollwork and Rocaille motifs, with silver finish; 18th century or at least coherent with the late Baroque-18th century taste.
Refined and rare pair of devotional 18th-century images depicting the theme of Memento mori. The skull and bones, symbols of the transience of earthly existence, are placed at the foot of the Cross and associated with the emblems of the Passion, according to a Christian reading of death as a passage towards redemption. The works retain their respective elaborate shapely frames in late Baroque-Rocaille style.
Provenance certified: Monastery of Northern Italy
Condition Report
The pair of Memento mori presents in overall discrete conservation conditions, compatible with the period and with the particularly delicate nature of the paper support.
The two paper paintings show a natural patina of time, with widespread yellowing and browning of the support, light stains, small abrasions and surface irregularities. Also visible are subtle lines of fracture, folds and creases, more evident in some sectors of one of the two specimens, as well as small phenomena of wear and loss of painting material along some marginal areas. The coloration remains sufficiently legible and retains much of the original tones, particularly yellows, greens, browns and red elements.
The shapely, carved frames with silver finish show widespread signs of time, oxidation and surface alterations, wear, abrasions, small losses and irregularities of the carving, all consistent with antiquity and use of the objects.
Overall, the works retain good iconographic legibility and a noticeable overall integrity. The current state also contributes to preserving their historical character and antique patina.
It is advised to preserve them in a stable, dry environment and, before any cleaning or consolidation treatment of the paper and paint film, direct assessment by a restorer specialized in works on paper.
*** Photographic note
The photographic images of the work were made with the aid of professional studio lighting and spotlights, to allow better readability of the composition, details and paint material. Such lighting may cause slight variations in color perception and brightness compared with viewing the work directly. The photographs are intended for illustrative and documentary purposes only.
*** Note regarding the frame:
The frame is attached to the work as a courtesy and without any monetary valuation. Given its age and natural fragility, any damages, detachments, breaks or losses occurring during transport and attributable exclusively to the frame cannot be grounds for a refund or compensation request.
Ideal for collecting and investment
With certificate of sale and legal provenance - Expertise
Professional packing and insured shipment up to the estimated value
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 TranslateNorthern Italy, Lombardy-Emilia area
Period: 1700/1730
Dimensions: 32 X 24 cm in frame
Paintings: 12 x 10 cm
Subject: Memento mori with emblem of the Passion
Technique: tempera and/or water-based pigments on paper, with highlights and polychrome details
Format: oval
Frames: shaped and richly carved, in scrollwork and Rocaille motifs, with silver finish; 18th century or at least coherent with the late Baroque-18th century taste.
Refined and rare pair of devotional 18th-century images depicting the theme of Memento mori. The skull and bones, symbols of the transience of earthly existence, are placed at the foot of the Cross and associated with the emblems of the Passion, according to a Christian reading of death as a passage towards redemption. The works retain their respective elaborate shapely frames in late Baroque-Rocaille style.
Provenance certified: Monastery of Northern Italy
Condition Report
The pair of Memento mori presents in overall discrete conservation conditions, compatible with the period and with the particularly delicate nature of the paper support.
The two paper paintings show a natural patina of time, with widespread yellowing and browning of the support, light stains, small abrasions and surface irregularities. Also visible are subtle lines of fracture, folds and creases, more evident in some sectors of one of the two specimens, as well as small phenomena of wear and loss of painting material along some marginal areas. The coloration remains sufficiently legible and retains much of the original tones, particularly yellows, greens, browns and red elements.
The shapely, carved frames with silver finish show widespread signs of time, oxidation and surface alterations, wear, abrasions, small losses and irregularities of the carving, all consistent with antiquity and use of the objects.
Overall, the works retain good iconographic legibility and a noticeable overall integrity. The current state also contributes to preserving their historical character and antique patina.
It is advised to preserve them in a stable, dry environment and, before any cleaning or consolidation treatment of the paper and paint film, direct assessment by a restorer specialized in works on paper.
*** Photographic note
The photographic images of the work were made with the aid of professional studio lighting and spotlights, to allow better readability of the composition, details and paint material. Such lighting may cause slight variations in color perception and brightness compared with viewing the work directly. The photographs are intended for illustrative and documentary purposes only.
*** Note regarding the frame:
The frame is attached to the work as a courtesy and without any monetary valuation. Given its age and natural fragility, any damages, detachments, breaks or losses occurring during transport and attributable exclusively to the frame cannot be grounds for a refund or compensation request.
Ideal for collecting and investment
With certificate of sale and legal provenance - Expertise
Professional packing and insured shipment up to the estimated value
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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Sold with frame
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Artist
Scuola lombardo-emiliana (XVIII)
Title of artwork
Memento mori con emblemi della Passione
Technique
Tempera
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1700
Condition
Good condition
Height
32 cm
Width
24 cm
Period
18th century
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