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Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century
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Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century

19th century
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This is a magnificent antique Italian oil on canvas painting of a Cardinal, titled "Confidences". signed and inscribed 'Roma' Renato Moretti (1863-1913).

This beautiful painting features a full-length portrait of a Cardinal and a Bishop chatting in a richly decorated interior.

It is housed within it's stunning Italian Florentine pierced and carved gilded scrolling foliate frame.

The artist has used a very vibrant palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scene.

Add this splendid antique painting to a very special wall in your home.

Provenance:

Hinson Fine Paintings

Condition:

In really excellent condition , please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 66 cm x Width 51 cm x Depth 7 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 inches

R Moretti (1863-1913) was active / lived in Italy.

Known for figure, genre paintings and specialized in images of cardinals.

Cardinals in red.

A later, pious explanation led to today's understanding that the cardinals wear scarlet red as an outward sign of their willingness to shed their blood in defense of the Catholic faith. The purple worn by bishops today is not a true purple, but rather a magenta color.

Our reference: A3634

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1220832
Dealers Internal Reference
A3634
Description
This is a magnificent antique Italian oil on canvas painting of a Cardinal, titled "Confidences". signed and inscribed 'Roma' Renato Moretti (1863-1913).
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This beautiful painting features a full-length portrait of a Cardinal and a Bishop chatting in a richly decorated interior.
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fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting two Catholic clergymen in red and purple robes conversing inside an ornate room, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century

It is housed within it's stunning Italian Florentine pierced and carved gilded scrolling foliate frame.

The artist has used a very vibrant palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scene.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting depicting two Catholic clergymen in red and purple robes conversing inside an ornate room, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 2. Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century

Add this splendid antique painting to a very special wall in your home.

Provenance:

Hinson Fine Paintings

Condition:

In really excellent condition , please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 66 cm x Width 51 cm x Depth 7 cm

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting depicting two Catholic clergymen in red and purple robes conversing inside an ornate room, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 3. Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 inches

R Moretti (1863-1913) was active / lived in Italy.

Known for figure, genre paintings and specialized in images of cardinals.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting depicting two Catholic clergymen in red and purple robes conversing inside an ornate room, enclosed in a carved gilt frame.
fig 4. Antique Oil Painting "Confidences" Renato Moretti 19th Century

Cardinals in red.

A later, pious explanation led to today's understanding that the cardinals wear scarlet red as an outward sign of their willingness to shed their blood in defense of the Catholic faith. The purple worn by bishops today is not a true purple, but rather a magenta color.

Our reference: A3634

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220832
Dealers Internal Ref
A3634
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAcademic Realism
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourRed, Gold
  • MotifsCarved gilt frame, Clerical vestments, Giltwood ornamentation, Parquet flooring
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century oil on canvas painting by Renato Moretti depicts two Catholic clergymen conversing in an ornate interior. Rendered in the Academic Realism style, the artwork employs a vibrant palette featuring striking reds, rich purples, and brilliant gold tones. The canvas is housed inside an Italian Florentine pierced and carved gilded scrolling foliate frame adorned with elaborate mouldings and floral motifs. The composition shows two figures in clerical vestments standing on parquet flooring against a backdrop of gilded wall decorations and open double doors with detailed panels. Measuring 66 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, the framed artwork is in excellent condition. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a formal study, the painting hangs securely above the mantel or on any prominent wall in a home. The classical subject matter and ornate gold leaf framing provide a traditional focal point for period interiors. The visible signature and inscription from Rome add historical authenticity to the piece, while the detailed depiction of robes and interior architecture offers visual depth for interior placement.

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Nineteenth-century European genre painting focuses on depicting scenes from everyday life, narrative moments, and detailed studies of specific figures, executed with refined realism and painterly technique.

These artworks typically consist of oil pigments applied to stretched canvas or wood panels, housed within heavily carved timber frames finished with plaster, gesso, and hand-applied gold leaf.

Authentic pieces generally display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas, and gentle wear along the edges of the period giltwood frame.

Integrate classical artwork into contemporary spaces by positioning it against a neutral or dark feature wall, allowing the rich pigment tones and carved frame to act as a focal anchor.

Dust the frame and canvas surface gently using a soft, dry brush, keeping the painting away from direct heat sources, excessive moisture, and direct sunlight.
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