Gilli Giovanni (1870-?) - Paesaggi bucolici

Splendid and elegant pair of antique decorative medallions (pendants) from the late Victorian/early 20th century, true one-of-a-kind pieces of decorative art.
Each medallion encloses an oil painting on a small panel/cardboard signed by the Piedmontese artist Giovanni Gilli (Moncalieri, 1870), known for his enchanting pastoral views. The works depict bucolic scenes in a Neorococo and Impressionist style: a romantic river landscape with a stone bridge, perched villages, ruins, and small human figures well integrated into nature.
Features and Details:
Author: Giovanni Gilli (Moncalieri, 1870) – Original autograph signature in the lower right on both pieces.
Technique: Original hand-painted oil/tempera works preserved under refined convex glass from the period.
Artistic Mounting: Precious circular metal frames with a rope-twist edge, topped with a majestic and elegant sculpted metal bow and enhanced at the bottom by a tassel pendant in metal mesh.
Back: Back lined with original ochre velvet from the period with archival numbering/mark.
Condition: Excellent vintage/antique condition for age, featuring a splendid natural patina on the metal that enhances its authenticity and historic charm.
A remarkable decorative pair with a great atmosphere, perfect for miniature collectors, 19th-century art enthusiasts, or to embellish elegant interiors.