Italian school (XVII) - Testa di carattere - NO RESERVE

Antique painting, oil on canvas applied on cardboard, from the 17th century, depicting a female head in profile with character. Antique painting depicting a female head in profile, the face turned upward and with an intensely characterized expression. The figure emerges from a dark background through a skilled articulation of chiaroscuro, focusing attention on the facial features and the slightly delineated bust. The palette is dominated by brownish tones, ochre and dark red, with luminous transitions that model the profile and give the composition an intense pictorial suggestion. The work, in terms of iconographic type, fits into the tradition of character heads and physiognomic studies developed in European painting between the late 16th and 17th centuries, with possible references to Italian and Emilian figurative culture. The painting presents a concise composition centered on the expressive rendering of the face, according to a conception in which the human figure becomes the absolute protagonist of the representation. The work presents overall decent conditions, with signs of time consistent with its age. The pictorial surface shows a historical patina, with superficially yellowed varnish, as well as widespread underlayers, craquelure and scattered restoration spots. These phenomena do not compromise the overall legibility of the depiction. The craquelure appears widespread and coherent with the type of work. The canvas is applied to a cardboard panel. Overall, the painting retains good legibility, while showing the usual signs of time that attest to its authenticity and the natural conservative evolution over the centuries. The painting is accompanied by a beautiful lacquered frame of classic taste but from a later period. Slight defects, missing parts and signs of time are noted. It is included as a courtesy and does not form an integral part of the artwork; any damage to it will not be grounds for complaint or cancellation of the order. Dimensions of the painting: 48 x 36 cm - Frame dimensions: 60 x 48 cm The work is accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity, as required by current law. Shipping with insured express courier and packaging carried out with maximum care.

Stima:€600

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