Italian school (XVIII) - Ritratto di Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (vescovo italiano)
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Ritratto di Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone, oil on canvas, 18th century, Italy, sold with frame, circa 1770, unframed signature not present, in good condition.
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“Portrait of Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (Italian bishop)”
18th-century painting
Oil on canvas - 1770/1780
Dimensions: 75 x 64 cm with frame
Canvas: 68 x 56 cm
Description of the work
The painting depicts Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone, an important Italian Catholic bishop who lived in the 18th century.
Details of the Portrait
• Subject: Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (Chieri, June 2, 1725 – Novara, May 17, 1789). He was named Bishop of Novara in 1757, a position he held until his death.
• Iconography: The work portrays the prelate in episcopal clerical attire (the dark mozzetta outlined in red over the embroidered rochet), while he holds a sacred book in one hand and wears the pastoral cross around his neck.
This oil painting on canvas represents a precious testimony of 18th-century Piedmontese ecclesiastical portraiture.
Condition report:
• Liftings and losses of color: Noticeable gaps and color losses are present, concentrated along the lower band of the painting, particularly along the edge of the embroidered sleeve and the red cloak. In these areas the underlying ground or the canvas itself is exposed. Slight creases in the lower right corner.
• Surface abrasion: Scratches, small abrasions, and microscopic color losses are visible, especially on the dark background on the right and near the hand that holds the book.
• Varnish alteration: The protective surface varnish appears heavily oxidized, yellowed, and matte. This altered layer affects the correct reading of the original tonal contrasts and light/shadow.
The frame is provided free of charge with the work and should therefore be considered an accessory element, not included in the economic valuation of the painting. Given the natural fragility of antique gilded frames, any damage, detachment, breaks, or losses of parts of the frame that occur during transport or shipping cannot be the subject of refunds, compensation, or dispute relating to the value of the work. The packaging will nevertheless be prepared with utmost care to ensure, as far as possible, a safe transport.
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*** For historical interest reasons the work cannot be shipped outside the European community / insured shipping
Seller's Story
Magnolia Arte
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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“Portrait of Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (Italian bishop)”
18th-century painting
Oil on canvas - 1770/1780
Dimensions: 75 x 64 cm with frame
Canvas: 68 x 56 cm
Description of the work
The painting depicts Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone, an important Italian Catholic bishop who lived in the 18th century.
Details of the Portrait
• Subject: Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (Chieri, June 2, 1725 – Novara, May 17, 1789). He was named Bishop of Novara in 1757, a position he held until his death.
• Iconography: The work portrays the prelate in episcopal clerical attire (the dark mozzetta outlined in red over the embroidered rochet), while he holds a sacred book in one hand and wears the pastoral cross around his neck.
This oil painting on canvas represents a precious testimony of 18th-century Piedmontese ecclesiastical portraiture.
Condition report:
• Liftings and losses of color: Noticeable gaps and color losses are present, concentrated along the lower band of the painting, particularly along the edge of the embroidered sleeve and the red cloak. In these areas the underlying ground or the canvas itself is exposed. Slight creases in the lower right corner.
• Surface abrasion: Scratches, small abrasions, and microscopic color losses are visible, especially on the dark background on the right and near the hand that holds the book.
• Varnish alteration: The protective surface varnish appears heavily oxidized, yellowed, and matte. This altered layer affects the correct reading of the original tonal contrasts and light/shadow.
The frame is provided free of charge with the work and should therefore be considered an accessory element, not included in the economic valuation of the painting. Given the natural fragility of antique gilded frames, any damage, detachment, breaks, or losses of parts of the frame that occur during transport or shipping cannot be the subject of refunds, compensation, or dispute relating to the value of the work. The packaging will nevertheless be prepared with utmost care to ensure, as far as possible, a safe transport.
Insured shipping
Attribution Expertise
*** For historical interest reasons the work cannot be shipped outside the European community / insured shipping
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
Italian school (XVIII)
Title of artwork
Ritratto di Marco Aurelio Balbis Bertone (vescovo italiano)
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1770
Condition
Good condition
Height
75 cm
Width
64 cm
Period
18th century
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