Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851-1929) - Autoritratto
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Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
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Unique lot of two self-portraits by Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851-1929), executed in carbon pencil, dating 1921, signed by hand and sold with a frame, original edition from Italy.
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LOTTO UNICO - 2 AUTORITRATTI - FRANCESCO PAOLO MICHETTI (1851-1929)*
*Description:*
An extraordinary lot comprising two self-portraits by the Abruzzese master Francesco Paolo Michetti, depicting the artist in his iconic pose with a wide-brimmed hat and a pipe.
The two works, executed with different techniques but with the same compositional approach, offer an intimate and direct testimony of Michetti's mature working method in his Francavilla al Mare studio.
*1) Self-portrait with hat and pipe*
Technique: pastel on ivory paper applied to an original blue antique matting
Signature: signed bottom right and dated "27.9.21"
Measurements: sheet approx. 10x12 cm on cardboard 20x22 cm
Condition: good, light foxing due to age, untouched original paper.
Character: swift, nervous stroke, impressionist-inspired. Great luminosity of the face.
*2) Self-portrait with hat*
Technique: charcoal and fusaggine on straw-yellow paper
Measurements: approx. 12x15 cm
Condition: good, patina of time, finger-blended tones well preserved.
Character: work of great psychological intensity, built with strong chiaroscuro contrasts that bring the face out of the shadow. More dramatic and sculptural.
*Critical note:* Works coherent with Michetti's late graphic production, a period in which the artist devoted himself to rapid studies of himself for research on light and expression, alongside photography and pastel.
Ideal for collectors of Abruzzese art, Italian
LOTTO UNICO - 2 AUTORITRATTI - FRANCESCO PAOLO MICHETTI (1851-1929)*
*Description:*
An extraordinary lot comprising two self-portraits by the Abruzzese master Francesco Paolo Michetti, depicting the artist in his iconic pose with a wide-brimmed hat and a pipe.
The two works, executed with different techniques but with the same compositional approach, offer an intimate and direct testimony of Michetti's mature working method in his Francavilla al Mare studio.
*1) Self-portrait with hat and pipe*
Technique: pastel on ivory paper applied to an original blue antique matting
Signature: signed bottom right and dated "27.9.21"
Measurements: sheet approx. 10x12 cm on cardboard 20x22 cm
Condition: good, light foxing due to age, untouched original paper.
Character: swift, nervous stroke, impressionist-inspired. Great luminosity of the face.
*2) Self-portrait with hat*
Technique: charcoal and fusaggine on straw-yellow paper
Measurements: approx. 12x15 cm
Condition: good, patina of time, finger-blended tones well preserved.
Character: work of great psychological intensity, built with strong chiaroscuro contrasts that bring the face out of the shadow. More dramatic and sculptural.
*Critical note:* Works coherent with Michetti's late graphic production, a period in which the artist devoted himself to rapid studies of himself for research on light and expression, alongside photography and pastel.
Ideal for collectors of Abruzzese art, Italian
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Artist
Francesco Paolo Michetti (1851-1929)
Title of artwork
Autoritratto
Technique
Charcoal
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
1921
Condition
Good condition
Height
12 cm
Width
10 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
1910-1920
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