Michele de Simone (1893 - 1955) - Sorriso innocente
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Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
Estimate € 500 - € 600
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Michele de Simone’s oil painting Sorriso innocente, an original 1940–1950 Realismo portrait from Italy, signed by hand, 73 cm high by 63 cm wide, sold with a frame and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Galleria.
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Description from the seller
Provenance: private collection.
Dimensions without frame: 50 x 40 cm
The work, of excellent artistic and chromatic rendering, is presented in good conservation condition, with signs of aging visible from the photos. The painted film is nevertheless well adherent to the original support.
Analysis with Wood’s lamp confirms the author's signature as authentic and contemporary to the painting's creation.
The frame shown in the photos above has been added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. The frame is provided at no additional cost so that it is ready to display as soon as it arrives. The frame is included as a courtesy and is not considered an integral part of the artwork. Therefore, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request order cancellation.
A careful packaging and trackable shipping are guaranteed.
In-person collection is available exclusively for buyers in the surrounding areas. Pickup by buyers’ own couriers is not accepted.
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Provenance: private collection.
Dimensions without frame: 50 x 40 cm
The work, of excellent artistic and chromatic rendering, is presented in good conservation condition, with signs of aging visible from the photos. The painted film is nevertheless well adherent to the original support.
Analysis with Wood’s lamp confirms the author's signature as authentic and contemporary to the painting's creation.
The frame shown in the photos above has been added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. The frame is provided at no additional cost so that it is ready to display as soon as it arrives. The frame is included as a courtesy and is not considered an integral part of the artwork. Therefore, any potential damage to the frame that does not affect the artwork itself will not be accepted as a valid reason to open a claim or request order cancellation.
A careful packaging and trackable shipping are guaranteed.
In-person collection is available exclusively for buyers in the surrounding areas. Pickup by buyers’ own couriers is not accepted.
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Artist
Michele de Simone (1893 - 1955)
Title of artwork
Sorriso innocente
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
63 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
1940-1950
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