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A Pair of Absolutely Charming Oil Painting Portraits of an Elderly Couple by Italian Artist Ferruccio Vitale.
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A Pair of Absolutely Charming Oil Painting Portraits of an Elderly Couple by Italian Artist Ferruccio Vitale.

1900 - 1920
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A truly wonderful, quirky vintage couple for your wall! A pair of absolutely charming oil painting portraits of an elderly couple by Italian artist Ferruccio Vitale on, unusually, two completely separate paintings! Dating to early 20th century these lovely paintings capture an age that has long passed. They seem very fond of each other! The paintings are mounted in good original gilt frames ready to hang on your wall. Please see our other listings for a range of antique, vintage and retro furniture. Please see our other listing for more antique, retro and vintage items. £795. (pair).

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Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Designer Antiques4u has dated these Italian Oil Portrait Paintings to the 1910s.

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Description
A truly wonderful, quirky vintage couple for your wall! A pair of absolutely charming oil painting portraits of an elderly couple by Italian artist Ferruccio Vitale on, unusually, two completely separate paintings! Dating to early 20th century these lovely paintings capture an age that has long passed.
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They seem very fond of each other! The paintings are mounted in good original gilt frames ready to hang on your wall.
Designer Antiques4u

Please see our other listings for a range of antique, vintage and retro furniture. Please see our other listing for more antique, retro and vintage items. £795. (pair).

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated these Italian Oil Portrait Paintings to the 1910s.

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A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames.

A Pair of Absolutely Charming Oil Painting Portraits of an Elderly Couple by Italian Artist Ferruccio Vitale.

Archive II A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View X
Archive XI A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XI
Archive XII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XVII
Archive XVIII A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XVIII
Archive XIX A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XIX
Archive XX A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames. View XX
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A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames.
A pair of absolutely charming oil painting portraits of an elderly couple by Italian artist Ferruccio Vitale.
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A pair of framed Italian oil portraits depicting an elderly man smoking a pipe and an elderly woman wearing a blue headscarf, both set in matching giltwood frames.
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19th-century Italian genre painting focuses on realistic depictions of everyday life, rural customs, and regional characters. Artists captured candid subjects, emphasizing cultural attire, narrative expression, and localized traditions.

Artists typically utilized oil paints composed of natural pigments bound with linseed oil, applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames from this era were commonly constructed from carved timber finished with gold leaf gilding over a gesso base.

Authentic pieces generally display natural craquelure across the paint layer, aged canvas stretchers, and signs of patina on the gilt frame. Examining artist signatures, construction techniques, and reverse canvas oxidisation provides additional verification.

Displaying framed portraits side by side creates visual symmetry above sideboards, console tables, or along hallway walls. The warm tones of gilded frames and character-driven artwork contrast effectively against minimalist modern backdrops or dark heritage wall colours.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polish on both the painted canvas and gilt surface.
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