Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1950s.
The artist was born in Sicily in 1925 and became a world re-nowned painter and was acclaimed in both continents as one of the few living artists worthy to be considered a descendant of the Italian Renaissance.

Wherever he has shown his paintings,critics and public alike have acknowledged him a rare living master and truly a Twentieth Centurt Phenomenon.
Arnot & Co on New York have been an established art gallery since 1878, and in past years have sold and commissioned many of his works.

I believe the artist is no longer alive and so collectors often snap up examples whenever they become available,which these days is a rarity.
TITLED : "The Richness of Old Copper"
STUNNING RICH COLOUR /AMAZING REFLECTIONS

CONDITION
The condition is perfect and with a good light on the subject, the fine reflection and shadows cast from the jug and apples are truely exceptionally well demonstrated.
The artists fine works were selling for around £160 back in the 1960's from galleries on the south coast,and so these prices were huge back then for such examples.

MEASURMENTS
Height 33 Inches (Including Frame)
Width: 45 Inches (Including Frame)
The Study is nicely presented in the original wooden gilt frame,with a canvas covered slip.
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Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1950s.
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