Scuola italiana (XIX-XX) - Bimbo con capretto

\Artist: Scuola italiana (XIX-XX)
Technique: Oil on board\Signature: Not signed\Dimensions: 82_66. 5_3_cm
Magnificent and antique painting of beautiful size in a splendid coeval frame in wood and gold leaf Coming from the historical noble family of Mantovana Estimated period: 1850 - 1890 "Child with kid" with dedication on the back panel work donated to Amedeo Fernando, Gonzaga 1929 An elegant work of indisputable beauty, the author, unknown, shows an evident stylistic and compositional confidence (acquired by the painter) which is expressed here in a personal language of rare intensity and tenderness. The painting is in a good state of conservation, already inspected by a professional restoration studio that verified its condition, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Animal art takes on the role of a "social" indicator, that is, it highlights the distance that society imposes between man and beast. Pets express closeness and allegorical value, a very specific aesthetic and symbolic language. Man turns out not only to dominate nature but expresses a new passion, almost unknown for the time, towards animal sociality, made up of very specific bonds and behaviors. We talk about the "spectacle of the animal world", a curtain opened on ordinary existence, immortalized with compelling realism and a wonderful sensitivity. Late nineteenth-century frame in wood and gilded stucco with smooth stop and counter-stop carved with a wavy edge motif; the band is decorated with volutes and leaf motifs made in relief on an engraved background. These motifs are joined in the corners with lilies. The gilding is pure gold gouache with red bole preparation. In the vicinity of the outer edges, small lacks are visible due to a widespread past wormhole. Beautiful painting, ideal for prestigious environments oil on solid walnut panel 82 X 66. 5 cm in the frame Work in good conditions of conservation, small signs of aging on the frame. The work is quite heavy Not signed * given the imposing size and value of the work, it will be shipped exclusively with express insured shipping service Certificate of authenticity and lawful origin Estimate: 1,000. 00 / 1,500. 00