Attilio Simonetti
Italian, 1843-1925
THE CRITIC
Signed A. Simonetti (ll); signed A. SIMONETTI, inscribed with artist's address and titled (verso)
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 inches
Provenance:
Hammer Galleries, New York
Sold for $1,250
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Attilio Simonetti
Italian, 1843-1925
THE CRITIC
Signed A. Simonetti (ll); signed A. SIMONETTI, inscribed with artist's address and titled (verso)
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 inches
Provenance:
Hammer Galleries, New York
Frame rubbing, extensive crackle throughout. Slight paint loss/discoloration along lower edge of canvas. 1/2 inch repaired tear beneath man's hand. More extensive crackle in left female's face and just below the man's hip. Slight buckling of canvas at mid center (in bureau). 5 small areas of repair, with patches and inpainting: lower left corner; lower right center; far right center; top center; lower right corner. Framed under glass. Areas of shrinkage of pigment - surface looks like elephant skin. 4 inch area of possible inpainting or cleaning at lower left corner.
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Auction: Belle Epoque, Feb 8, 2006