Francisco Masseria (1927-2002, Argentinian), "Street Urchin," 1963
Francisco Masseria
(1927-2002, Argentinian)
"Street Urchin," 1963
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: I. Devini; titled on a label and plaques affixed to the stretcher and frame, verso
20" H x 16" W
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Other Notes: Two collector's plaques and an information label are affixed to the stretcher and the back of the frame.
Italian-born Francisco Masseria immigrated to Argentina sometime before the 1960s. Settling in Buenos Aries, Masseria's Realist style of painting quickly grew a following. However, by 1964 Masseria drew the ire of the Peronist government, was labeled an Anti-Peronist, and went into hiding, beginning to sign his work under the alias "I. Devini."
Condition Report: Visual: Overall good condition. Some frame abrasion along the extreme right edge. A 0.5" soft scuff mark near the right edge of the upper right quadrant.Blacklight: No evidence of restoration.Frame: 27.75" H x 23.5" W x 2" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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Francisco Masseria
(1927-2002, Argentinian)
"Street Urchin," 1963
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: I. Devini; titled on a label and plaques affixed to the stretcher and frame, verso
20" H x 16" W
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Other Notes: Two collector's plaques and an information label are affixed to the stretcher and the back of the frame.
Italian-born Francisco Masseria immigrated to Argentina sometime before the 1960s. Settling in Buenos Aries, Masseria's Realist style of painting quickly grew a following. However, by 1964 Masseria drew the ire of the Peronist government, was labeled an Anti-Peronist, and went into hiding, beginning to sign his work under the alias "I. Devini."
Condition Report: Visual: Overall good condition. Some frame abrasion along the extreme right edge. A 0.5" soft scuff mark near the right edge of the upper right quadrant.Blacklight: No evidence of restoration.Frame: 27.75" H x 23.5" W x 2" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
