Michele Gordigiani (1835-1909) - Allegoria delle Scienze e delle Arti
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Allegoria delle Scienze e delle Arti, oil painting on cardboard by Michele Gordigiani (Italy), 19th century, signed, with gilded frame; painting 56 x 100 cm; frame 72 x 112.5 cm.
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Oil painting on cardboard, signed lower left by Michele Gordigiani (Florence, May 29, 1835 – October 7, 1909), an important Italian painter appreciated for his portraits, which were commissioned by the most prestigious courts in Europe. His interest in the historical-mythological genre dates back to the artist's early years, to which this painting belongs.
The work, displayed horizontally, depicts two female figures in classical garb: the one on the left uses a compass, the one in the crimson dress holds a palette, brushes, and a finishing line, while on the right, a canvas and an easel can be seen. The two women represent the Sciences and the Arts respectively, accompanied by their instruments. The choice to depict the figures in a moment of consultation can be traced back to the belief that the various disciplines must communicate with each other in order to flourish.
The painting is immediate, with bold brushstrokes that describe the scene without getting lost in technicalities, leaving space for the pictorial gesture.
In excellent condition as shown in the photographs, within a gilded frame shaped in a semicircle on the upper margin.
Painting dimensions: 56 x 100 cm
Frame size: 72 x 112.5 cm
Seller's Story
The Balon is the very famous flea market of the city of Turin which since 1856 has been a destination for enthusiasts and collectors in search of the trouvaille or for young students or tourists in search of various curiosities.
My history as an antique dealer begins in the 70s in my father's old warehouse which at that time was a simple warehouse for used furniture.
It happened one day that my father, not feeling well, asked me to replace him temporarily in the business. It was a fantastic discovery of a world that I would have fallen in love with.
At that time the famous film "La Donna della Domenica", based on a novel by Fruttero and Lucentini, mostly shot in the Balon market in Turin, was released in all cinemas.
Every day a multitude of people came into our business and I had the need to learn the profession very quickly, even starting from setting the prices of a whole series of old items already stacked in the historic warehouse: this was how it became my passion, my life as an antiquarian.
So I decided to dedicate myself, traveling all over Europe, to the purchase of furniture and antiques or simply of original and particular furnishing objects by importing trends and fashions from the most important and fun international markets into my warehouse, thus giving vent to my inspiration following my instinct.
To my great satisfaction, over the next few years our exhibition has become a destination for very passionate customers who are looking for something special for the furnishing of their homes: from the old French butcher's board to the Piffettian veneered trumeau. All this has allowed over time the transformation from a simple warehouse of used furniture into what has increasingly become an important exhibition and reference point for collectors, merchants, antique dealers.
So today we have become one of the most important stores in Europe with customers and sales worldwide. Today the new world of the web and in particular eBay have given me again that very strong emotion that I felt when I discovered my way.
The enthusiasm that trade on the web releases is contagious and every day enriches me with stimuli that guide me in realizing this new challenge more and more.
Translated by Google TranslateOil painting on cardboard, signed lower left by Michele Gordigiani (Florence, May 29, 1835 – October 7, 1909), an important Italian painter appreciated for his portraits, which were commissioned by the most prestigious courts in Europe. His interest in the historical-mythological genre dates back to the artist's early years, to which this painting belongs.
The work, displayed horizontally, depicts two female figures in classical garb: the one on the left uses a compass, the one in the crimson dress holds a palette, brushes, and a finishing line, while on the right, a canvas and an easel can be seen. The two women represent the Sciences and the Arts respectively, accompanied by their instruments. The choice to depict the figures in a moment of consultation can be traced back to the belief that the various disciplines must communicate with each other in order to flourish.
The painting is immediate, with bold brushstrokes that describe the scene without getting lost in technicalities, leaving space for the pictorial gesture.
In excellent condition as shown in the photographs, within a gilded frame shaped in a semicircle on the upper margin.
Painting dimensions: 56 x 100 cm
Frame size: 72 x 112.5 cm
Seller's Story
The Balon is the very famous flea market of the city of Turin which since 1856 has been a destination for enthusiasts and collectors in search of the trouvaille or for young students or tourists in search of various curiosities.
My history as an antique dealer begins in the 70s in my father's old warehouse which at that time was a simple warehouse for used furniture.
It happened one day that my father, not feeling well, asked me to replace him temporarily in the business. It was a fantastic discovery of a world that I would have fallen in love with.
At that time the famous film "La Donna della Domenica", based on a novel by Fruttero and Lucentini, mostly shot in the Balon market in Turin, was released in all cinemas.
Every day a multitude of people came into our business and I had the need to learn the profession very quickly, even starting from setting the prices of a whole series of old items already stacked in the historic warehouse: this was how it became my passion, my life as an antiquarian.
So I decided to dedicate myself, traveling all over Europe, to the purchase of furniture and antiques or simply of original and particular furnishing objects by importing trends and fashions from the most important and fun international markets into my warehouse, thus giving vent to my inspiration following my instinct.
To my great satisfaction, over the next few years our exhibition has become a destination for very passionate customers who are looking for something special for the furnishing of their homes: from the old French butcher's board to the Piffettian veneered trumeau. All this has allowed over time the transformation from a simple warehouse of used furniture into what has increasingly become an important exhibition and reference point for collectors, merchants, antique dealers.
So today we have become one of the most important stores in Europe with customers and sales worldwide. Today the new world of the web and in particular eBay have given me again that very strong emotion that I felt when I discovered my way.
The enthusiasm that trade on the web releases is contagious and every day enriches me with stimuli that guide me in realizing this new challenge more and more.
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Artist
Michele Gordigiani (1835-1909)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Allegoria delle Scienze e delle Arti
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
72 cm
Width
112.5 cm
Depiction/Theme
Mythology
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
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