Pair of Oil Paintings – ‘Of a Young Girl & Boy from Capri’ 1877 by Adriano Bonifazi (1848 1914)

• Adriano Bonifazi (1848 1914)

• Bonifazi displaying early talent, was trained in Rome's most prestigious Art Institute.

• He quickly established himself in Rome and Capri - to become one of Italy’s leading late 19th C portrait Artists favoured by wealthy Italians and tourists who were amazed by his ability to produce ‘picture perfect’ portraits of superb quality and detail.

• His decorative works are found in collections in both Europe and America, including an example his work in the V&A Museum London. He tended to concentrate on relatively small portraits and his auction record for one work is over £30,000 in America. Quite a number of his works of the quality now offered are currently sold as prints throughout North America and Europe.

• This pair of paintings are both signed and dated Capri 1877 and are painted on top quality panels which produce some of the most stable surfaces to paint on.

• They represent Bonifazi at his absolute best - ‘a young boy and girl looking wistfully out of the picture space from a striking light blue background which evokes thoughts of a bright Mediterranean sky'.

• Both Signed in top left-hand corner.

• Note – sizes are for size of each frame.

• Delivery £100 uk exc. Scotland. International please ask for quote.

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Shipping

Other than a few smaller items that can be safely posted, nearly all items are hand delivered (and set up in the case of clocks) by Martin Bros who are one of Britain’s most prestigious carriers of antiques and fine art. I wish us avoid the hassle of cheap men and their vans! The standard (subsidised) delivery price shown is for mainland UK excluding Scotland. Please ask for a Quotation where the standard price is not applicable.

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Restoration and Presented Condition

I do not subscribe to the shabby chic or make it like new approach using modern materials which can make future restoration extremely difficult and impede long-term investment value.

Any restoration work is done to the highest (museum) standards using traditional materials so as to not compromise the patina of age.

Accordingly, please note some antique items for sale will have wear and marks associated with use over many generations that adds to the aesthetic beauty of the piece from the collector’s perspective.

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Fine Art - Condition

All Paintings offered have been chosen for their excellent original condition, with where necessary museum standard cleaning, restoration and revarnishing. Presented in Gallery condition they are ready to hang for many generations, before cleaning / revarnishing may be necessary.

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Any Questions?

I just love acquiring and talking about antiques and fine art so will be pleased to discuss any of the items I have for sale on UK 07515 741344 or Richard.lench1956@gmail.com.

Best wishes Richard