Franco Girosi (1896-1987) - Tutti a tavola

Oil on cardboard: "Everyone at the Table" - Signed Girosi A Century-Old Prestigious Work I offer for sale a magnificent and rare portrait on panel, a work with great visual and collecting impact, coming from a private collection. This painting is by the famous painter Franco Girosi (Naples, 1896 – Naples, 1987) who was an important painter, art critic and essayist, a central figure in the Neapolitan cultural scene of the 20th century. After World War I, he studied in Naples under masters such as Giuseppe Casciaro and Paolo Vetri. His painting moved from an initial realism to more synthetic and modern forms, often described as "learned" for the numerous references to art history. He is known for his landscapes (often of Naples), still lifes, and marine subjects like the "Submerged Shells". He regularly exhibited at the main national exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and the Rome Quadriennale. He was also an active essayist and monographer (he wrote, for example, on Michele Cammarano in 1934) (info also available at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage). The work captures a post-impressionist still life, depicting: An interior setting with a tablecloth and several bowls of fruit, probably apples or peaches. Several white sculptures, including a male figure standing and other smaller figures, creating a contrast of texture and color with the fruit and the dark background. The placement of these details is an element of completeness that enhances the simplicity and sweetness of the scene. While adhering to the classical canons of genre painting, the work exudes a particular beauty and spirituality typical of 20th-century painting. Girosi indeed participated in important events, confirming his role in the artistic landscape of the era. The painting is characterized by a deft chromatic contrast between intense tones and subtle shades. The quality of the colors and the painting technique are of a high level, underscoring the artist's mastery in capturing the subject's essence and delicacy. The painting bears a clear signature reading "Girosi 946(1946)". Information gathered from expert antique dealers confirms the originality and historical significance of the work, in line with the painter's activity in the years of the twentieth century. The portrait is realized on panel, a support that enhances the liveliness of the colors and gives robustness to the work. The dimensions of the canvas are about 57 x 42 cm. The work is in good historical condition. It may show some small imperfections, considered an integral part of its venerable age and its authentic charm. The work is accompanied by a frame deemed non-contemporary and may show minute marks; nevertheless it provides protection and immediate possibility of display. It is advisable for the future buyer to consider a restoration intervention on the current frame or the insertion of a new classic frame, which could further enhance the work and increase its historical and commercial value. The dimensions of the painting make it versatile, ideal for enriching any environment (studio, living room, private collection), providing an immediate sense of prestige, history and color. Packaging will be handled with the utmost professionalism, using protective materials to ensure the safeguarding of the work from bumps and vibrations. Shipping will be carried out via a well-known and reliable express courier, with traceable and insured delivery service for the full value of the painting, ensuring maximum peace of mind for the buyer. The visible frame in the photo is included as a courtesy and does not form an integral part of the work. Any damage to the frame will not be a valid ground for claims or order cancellations.

Stima:500€

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