Large antique Italian oil painting study of cats signed A Rietti.
Continental, Italian, dated 1894.
Signed by the artist, Arturo Rietti (Italian, 1863-1943).
Depicts cats viewing a lantern which has been knocked over.
Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt gesso frame.
Size of frame: 37 x 26 inches;
Size of canvas: 29 x 17 inches;
Size of front painting aperture: 28 x 16.5 inches.
Weight: 5.2 kg (allow up to 15 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure and one repair to reverse but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
The auction record for this artist is £3,800 (USD approx $5,108.64).
This item is very large and/or delicate and it is therefore recommended that it be collected from Brockley, London SE4.
It may, however, be possible for us to use a courier service to pack and send, albeit always at the buyer’s risk and expense.
Large antique Italian oil painting study of cats signed A Rietti.
Continental, Italian, dated 1894.
Signed by the artist, Arturo Rietti (Italian, 1863-1943).
Depicts cats viewing a lantern which has been knocked over.
Oil on canvas. Elaborate gilt gesso frame.
Size of frame: 37 x 26 inches;
Size of canvas: 29 x 17 inches;
Size of front painting aperture: 28 x 16.5 inches.
Weight: 5.2 kg (allow up to 15 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure and one repair to reverse but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
The auction record for this artist is £3,800 (USD approx $5,108.64).
This item is very large and/or delicate and it is therefore recommended that it be collected from Brockley, London SE4.
It may, however, be possible for us to use a courier service to pack and send, albeit always at the buyer’s risk and expense.
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