Scuola Ligure (Porfini?) (XVIII-XIX) - Ritratto della piccola Elisa Fasso

From a private collection and of lawful provenance

DESCRIPTION:
Charming antique oil painting on canvas depicting an intimate and innocent
portrait of a very young child.
The work is set in a splendid, richly decorated period frame made of wood and gilded pastiglia, with raised floral motifs and exceptional visual impact.
The painting stands out for its remarkable documentary value, as it comes with its original commercial and historical documentation, issued in 1997 by the Old & Beautiful Antichitài gallery in Genoa.
Historical and Artistic Details and
Provenance:
According to the attached period appraisal, the work is attributed to the painter
Porfini, an artist active in Genoa between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, specializing in genre scenes and portraits of children. The painting comes from the historic and prominent Fasso family of Genoa and depicts, according to the family’s old inventory notes, the newborn Elisa Fasso, affectionately known as “Titti.”
The back of the frame is protected by a fine period paper decorated with heraldic lilies and bears an old inventory sticker.
Documentation Included in the Lot:
1. Original historical and artistic appraisal
on the letterhead of the antique gallery in Genoa, dated June 1997 and signed by the owner.
2. Original purchase receipt from the gallery, dated
23/04/1997 (amount: 800,000
Lire).
3. Period printed guarantee envelope.
Dimensions:
With frame: 48 x 43 cm
Canvas only: 25 x 31 cm
Condition:
The work is in good overall condition, consistent with its period (late 18th / early 19th century). The canvas retains its original patina.
The frame is sturdy and period, with very slight and insignificant signs of age that attest to its authenticity.
Shipping and Packaging:
Professional and careful packaging guaranteed. Tracked and insured shipping via
express courier. The original documents will be shipped with the lot.
The period frame is a complimentary gift