Gerolamo Induno (1827-1890), Workshop of - Filatrice addormentata accanto all'arcolaio - NO RESERVE

An enchanting and deeply evocative European-genre painting from the 19th century portraying a young spinner asleep in her armchair, with her hand gently resting near the distaff. The composition is rich with an intimate, romantic narration: the scene is softly lit by the warm, subdued glow of a lit fireplace in the background, highlighting a small boiling pot and a candle on the shelf. The young woman is elegantly dressed in historical 18th-century-style garments, testimony to the artist's fondness for period-costume scenes. The brushwork is refined and captures the delicate textures of the interior and the serene expression of the sleeping girl. Framed in a magnificent and heavy antique frame contemporaneous with splendid geometric engravings and rich gold leaf, this work represents a valuable investment for high-level antique collections and refined traditional interiors. Artist: European School / Master unidentified of genre scenes (19th century). Technique: Oil on canvas. Period: 19th century (c. 1840–1880). Frame: Magnificent and substantial antique wooden frame with fine guilloché carvings and gold leaf finish, presenting an extraordinary authentic patina. Condition: Very Good/Good (The painterly surface is stable, with a beautiful, natural antique craquelure. There is a very slight, normal surface abrasion in the lower right corner near the edge, entirely typical for the age and easily concealed by the frame’s rebate. The antique frame is in excellent structural condition with a magnificent patina). Technique: Fine academic oil painting with smooth transitions and atmospheric chiaroscuro. Era: 19th century / 1840–1880. Color: warm earth tones, terracotta reds, soft crema whites, and rich antique gold from the frame. Aesthetic context and attribution: This charming composition shows strong stylistic affinities with the Italian school of 19th-century genre painting, particularly the prestigious Milanese circle of Domenico and Gerolamo Induno. The subject choice—the intimacy of domestic work that yields to sleep—combined with the warm, suggestive chiaroscuro created by the fireplace in the background, perfectly reflects mid-19th-century European Romantic realism and nostalgic genre scenes. (not present or hidden under the frame profile). Painting size: 46.5 cm x 37.5 cm. The lot will be properly packaged and shipped with contracted couriers and online tracking. For this lot, shipping outside the European Community is not offered.