What defines 19th-century Italian genre portraiture?

Italian genre portraiture from the 19th century typically features figures depicted in narrative or rustic settings, emphasizing realistic textures, vivid costume details, and lighthearted romanticism associated with classical European academic art.

What materials and techniques were traditionally used for these paintings?

Artists executed these works using oil pigments applied in layered glazes over stretched linen or cotton canvas, housed within hand-carved or molded composite giltwood frames with gold leaf finishing.

How can one identify authentic 19th-century oil paintings from this era?

Authentic pieces exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, natural oxidisation on the canvas reverse, period-correct stretcher construction, and documented artist signatures executed in oil.

How can fine art portraits be styled within a contemporary interior?

Hang classical oil portraits in pairs above a console table or mantelpiece to create symmetrical balance, contrasting intricate gilt frames against neutral, minimalist wall surfaces.

How should antique oil paintings on canvas be maintained and preserved?

Display canvas paintings away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusting the frames lightly with a soft brush and consulting a professional restorer for varnish cleaning or canvas repair.

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Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti

Name: Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1077419
Price: 7800 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Federico Andreotti

Italian, (1847-1930)

A Bouquet of Flowers & A Fine Vintage

Oil on canvas, pair, both signed

Image size: 12 inches x 9.75 inches (each)

Size including frame: 16.75 inches x 14.5 inches (each)

A delightful pair of three quarter length portraits of Italian women by Federico Andreotti. The first work shows a young woman in fine clothing with a basket of flowers in her hands. The second painting depicts a traditionally dressed woman holding a Chianti Fiasco and other wine bottles.

Federico or Federigo Andreotti was a genre and figure painter born in Florence on 6 March, 1847. He showed artistic talent from an early age and at 9 years old began receiving art lessons from the miniature painter Angiolo Tricca (1817-1884). At the age of 17, he attended the Art Academy in Florence where he studied under Enrico Pollastrini (1817-1876), the President of the Academy. Whilst there he won a competition and made a name for himself by producing amusing genre scenes and costume studies. His success attracted the patronage of wealthy and notable clients including the King of Italy who commissioned him to paint a large historical painting of Savonarola. As well as working as an artist, he also taught art at the Florentine Academy where he was made Professor in 1879.

During the same year, he began exhibiting abroad and made his debut at the Royal Academy in London, where he continued to show his works until 1883. He is believed to have spent time in England around this period where he also exhibited at other galleries including the Royal Manchester Institution, United Galleries, Arthur Tooth & Sons and Thomas Richardson & co.

He spent most of his life in Florence where he died on 30 October, 1930. His painting of Savonarola is held by the Italian government. Other examples of his work can be found in a number of UK public art collections including the Blackburn Museum, Fylde Town Hall, Glasgow Museum, Hawarth Art Gallery and Towneley Hall Art Museum.

Presentation: The paintings are housed in new, English made gilt frames which are in excellent condition.

Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

42.5cm (16.73")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Benton Fine Art has dated these Federico Andreotti Portrait Paintings to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1077419

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Description

Federico Andreotti

Italian, (1847-1930)

A Bouquet of Flowers & A Fine Vintage

Oil on canvas, pair, both signed

Image size: 12 inches x 9.75 inches (each)

Size including frame: 16.75 inches x 14.5 inches (each)

A delightful pair of three quarter length portraits of Italian women by Federico Andreotti. The first work shows a young woman in fine clothing with a basket of flowers in her hands.

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The second painting depicts a traditionally dressed woman holding a Chianti Fiasco and other wine bottles.

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fig 1. A pair of matching 19th-century oil paintings set in ornate giltwood frames depicting young Italian women in traditional attire, one holding a basket of flowers and the other holding wine bottles. — fig 1. Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti

Federico or Federigo Andreotti was a genre and figure painter born in Florence on 6 March, 1847. He showed artistic talent from an early age and at 9 years old began receiving art lessons from the miniature painter Angiolo Tricca (1817-1884). At the age of 17, he attended the Art Academy in Florence where he studied under Enrico Pollastrini (1817-1876), the President of the Academy. Whilst there he won a competition and made a name for himself by producing amusing genre scenes and costume studies. His success attracted the patronage of wealthy and notable clients including the King of Italy who commissioned him to paint a large historical painting of Savonarola. As well as working as an artist, he also taught art at the Florentine Academy where he was made Professor in 1879.

fig 2. A pair of matching 19th-century oil paintings set in ornate giltwood frames depicting young Italian women in traditional attire, one holding a basket of flowers and the other holding wine bottles. — fig 2. Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti

During the same year, he began exhibiting abroad and made his debut at the Royal Academy in London, where he continued to show his works until 1883. He is believed to have spent time in England around this period where he also exhibited at other galleries including the Royal Manchester Institution, United Galleries, Arthur Tooth & Sons and Thomas Richardson & co.

fig 3. A pair of matching 19th-century oil paintings set in ornate giltwood frames depicting young Italian women in traditional attire, one holding a basket of flowers and the other holding wine bottles. — fig 3. Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti

He spent most of his life in Florence where he died on 30 October, 1930. His painting of Savonarola is held by the Italian government. Other examples of his work can be found in a number of UK public art collections including the Blackburn Museum, Fylde Town Hall, Glasgow Museum, Hawarth Art Gallery and Towneley Hall Art Museum.

fig 4. A pair of matching 19th-century oil paintings set in ornate giltwood frames depicting young Italian women in traditional attire, one holding a basket of flowers and the other holding wine bottles. — fig 4. Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings of Italian Women by Federico Andreotti

Presentation: The paintings are housed in new, English made gilt frames which are in excellent condition.

Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.