Scene with Figures by Mario Bettinelli 19th Century

Summer

Oil on plywood. It is signed on the bottom left corner; further signature and title on the rear of the painting. Mario Bettinelli was an artist born in Bergamo; he was well known as a portrayist and as a caricaturist. He portrayed important figures in a witty and humorous manner. A part of his work has allegorical subjects, he usually recurred to feminine figures. After WWII his focus shifted on lombard landscapes. The painting is presented in a coeval frame.

Landscape on Wood Fan 18th-19th Century

Oil on panel. Gilded and engraved softwood fan with decorated vegetal volutes and flowers. In the oval shape there is a landscape with children and architectural structures by a river. In the upper part there is a small painting with floral motifs.

Landscape with Shephards and Herds 19th Century

Oil on panel. Bucolic scene with a shephard, followed by a laundress, guiding his small herd to the stream. The figures in the center are sorrounded by the countryside and dark colors of the woods. The light comes from the upper part of the painting: the sky is clear before sunset. The painting is presented a coeval guilloché frame.

Still Life by Virgilio Ripari 19th Century

Nature morte with a snipe and corn

Oil on canvas. Signature on the bottom right corner. Virgilio Ripari's style is considered to be late Romantic because of his languid and sentimental view of reality. His painting present fading colors and diffused luminosity. The painter attended the Brera Academy; he was very close to the patriotic spirit of his times (he enrolled with Garibaldi and participated at the Third War of Independence), he then lived in Milan where he was notorious: his artistic production was appreciated by a good part of the wealthy bourgeoisie. This painting is presented in a coeval gilded frame which requires restoration.

Drawing by Stefano Colombino Indian Ink on Paper 19th Century

The player of the harp,1880

Indian ink on paper. Signed by Colombino and dated 30/12/1880 in the lower left corner. The pleasant drawing is accompanied by a small card with information on the artist, who is defined as a miniaturist. Stains due to humidity. The frame dates back to mid 20th century.

Grass Juice Big Vase Early 19th Century

Large Vase, 1803

Grass juice. On the bottom the latin phrase "Explevi anno 1803" (it has been completed in the year 1803) and the motto "Haec possunt fata mutari", which can be translated "These fates can be changed". Requires cleaning because it was darkened by the dust.

Grass Juice Painting Hunting Scene 19th Century

The great Hunting Scene

Grass juice technique. The painting depicts a deer hunt: in the forefront a dog is flushing out the animal from the woods, on the right there are hunters on horseback. Grass juice. The painting requires cleaning to resume colors due to the layer of dust.

Grass Juice Hunting Scene 19th Century

The great Hunting Scene

Grass juice. Big hunting scene depicting a deer hunt: on the right a deer is lying on the ground, lifeless, surrounded by the dogs and the servant. On the left a lady on horseback is observing the scene while a horseman is pleasing her. On the background other horsemen are rushing. The painting requires cleaning to resume original colors, dulled by a layer of dust.

Tribute to Napoleon Oil Painting 19th Century

Tempera on paper applied to canvas. The drawing depicts a tribute to Napoleone Bonaparte, who is surrounded by some officials to the right and dignitaries and nobles to the left. The scene is set on a wide terrace surrounded by a double colonnade decorated with friezes and statues that create a frame enclosing the conqueror. The terrace overlooks an indefinite and boundless landscape which clearly represents Napoleone's great expansion. Some stains and losses of color. 19th century.

Portrait of a Man Painting Late 19th Century

Oil painting on cardboard presented in coeval frame. Late 19th century.

Portrait of a Man by Enrico Benzoni Painting 1894

Portrait, male,1894

Oil painting on cardboard with signature and date (1894) in the lower right corner. The artist was born in Clusone in the province of Bergamo (Italy) from a family of artists. He was active in the late 19th century mostly in the small villages of Val Seriana. Some of his paintings are in the parish church of S. Bartolomeo in Songavazzo (a municipality just above Clusone). Presented in coeval gilded frame.

Portrait of a Woman by Enrico Benzoni Painting 1896

Portrait of a female, 1896

Oil painting on cardboard with signature and date (1896) in the lower right corner. The artist was born in Clusone in the province of Bergamo (Italy) from a family of artists. He was active in the late 19th century mostly in the small villages of Val Seriana. Some of his paintings are in the parish church of S. Bartolomeo in Songavazzo (a municipality just above Clusone). Small tear in the lower right corner. Presented in coeval gilded frame.

Venus Asleep with Cupid Painting 19th Century

Oil painting on canvas recalling the homonymous canvas by Andrea D'Antoni (1811-1868), a Neoclassical artist from Palermo attracted to Romantic subjects and atmospheres. The painting depicts Venus asleep; she is naked and languidly lying on the grass under a tree while a curious cupid is comparing his nudity with hers. In the background there is Venus' partner. The naturalistic background characterized by dark colors enhances the contrast with the light skin of the figures. The painting was made by an amateur, but it's pleasant. Already restored (there are some patches on the back).

Portrait of a Man by Enrico Benzoni Painting 1899

Portrait man,1899

Oil painting on cardboard with signature and date (1899) in the lower right corner. The artist was born in Clusone in the province of Bergamo (Italy) from a family of artists. He was active in the late 19th century mostly in the small villages of Val Seriana. Some of his paintings are in the parish church of S. Bartolomeo in Songavazzo (a municipality just above Clusone). Presented in coeval gilded frame.

Glimpse of Capri Painting Late 19th Century

Tempera on cardboard. Unidentified signature in the lower left corner (Candeliero ?). The indistinct outlines of the famous island occupy the center of the drawing. The painting depicts a woman in popular clothes standing on the top of a hill over the coast. The painting is presented in coeval gilded frame with some missing parts. Late 19th century.

Portrait of a Woman Painting Late 19th Century

Oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right corner. C. Marietti. The identity of the portrayed person is written on the back "Penna Giuseppina, zia della mamma" (Penna Giuseppina, mom's aunt). The painting is presented in coeval frame with missing parts. Late 19th century.

Portrait of a Man Oil Painting Late 19th Century

Oil painting on canvas. The depicted man is sitting on an Empire revival armchair with his arm leaning on the armrest elegantly. He looks towards the observer calmly and confidently. Even if not signed, the painting can be attributed to a quality artist like Vittorio Corcos (1859-1933). Relined, in revival frame. Late 19th century.

Portait of a Man Oil Painting Late 19th Century

Oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right corner. C. Marietti. The identity of the portrayed person is written on the back "Lo zio...De Matteis, zio della mamma" (Uncle...De Matteis, mom's uncle). The painting is presented in coeval frame with missing parts. Late 19th century.

The Tragic Return Oil on Canvas Late 1800s

Oil on canvas. It probably depicts a tragic anti-Semitic event. On the right, a wounded soldier in Russian uniform is witnessing the dramatic scene of a slaughtered family while the rabbi is preying for them. The broken window and the upside down drawers make clear that the killers broke into the house. On the left of the mirror, there is a Jewish writing that may suggest the location. The word may be translated as 'Ciro' and may be referring to the areas of Georgia and Azerbaijan near the Kura (river flowing from Turkey to the Caspian Sea, known as 'Ciro' in 1800s). The painting, restored and relined, is presented in a frame of the 1800s.