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Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C
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Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is a truly splendid antique oil on canvas painting featuring a period interior scene by Francesco Bergamini (1851-1900) Italian, signed and dated 1894.

This beautiful oil painting titled 'The Purloiners' depicts a seated monk being charmed by a thief while his accomplices steal his belongings, all are dressed in period costumes while a donkey surveys the seen.

Signed F. Bergamini, Roma.

It is housed in it's magnificent original giltwood frame which adds extra splendour to this remarkable work of art.

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

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 73 x Width 104 x Depth 7 - Frame

Height 50 x Width 81 x Depth 6 - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 inches - Frame

Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 2 inches - Canvas

Francesco Bergamini (Active 1880 - 1915)

Francesco Bergamini was an Italian artist who specialized in interior genre and religious scenes, as well as the occasional commission for a portrait or fresco. He received his formal training at the Academy in Carrare under the direction of Giuseppe Diotti (1779 – 1846) - an artist who specialized in religious and historical scenes as well as portraiture and frescos.

The Altar Boy's Sermon is a mature example of Bergamini’s works and not only displays his strong academic training, but beautifully illustrates the influence of the French Impressionists were having on not only him, but on many artists of the period. His figures are anatomically correct, but are created with a looser brush stroke and colourful palette.

Our reference: A1815

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA786358
Dealers Internal Reference
A1815
Description
This is a truly splendid antique oil on canvas painting featuring a period interior scene by Francesco Bergamini (1851-1900) Italian, signed and dated 1894.

This beautiful oil painting titled 'The Purloiners' depicts a seated monk being charmed by a thief while his accomplices steal his belongings, all are dressed in period costumes while a donkey surveys the seen.

fig 1. A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

Signed F. Bergamini, Roma.

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It is housed in it's magnificent original giltwood frame which adds extra splendour to this remarkable work of art.
Regent Antiques

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

fig 2. A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 2. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 73 x Width 104 x Depth 7 - Frame

Height 50 x Width 81 x Depth 6 - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 inches - Frame

fig 3. A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 3. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 8 inches x Depth 2 inches - Canvas

Francesco Bergamini (Active 1880 - 1915)

Francesco Bergamini was an Italian artist who specialized in interior genre and religious scenes, as well as the occasional commission for a portrait or fresco. He received his formal training at the Academy in Carrare under the direction of Giuseppe Diotti (1779 – 1846) - an artist who specialized in religious and historical scenes as well as portraiture and frescos.

fig 4. A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 4. Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

The Altar Boy's Sermon is a mature example of Bergamini’s works and not only displays his strong academic training, but beautifully illustrates the influence of the French Impressionists were having on not only him, but on many artists of the period. His figures are anatomically correct, but are created with a looser brush stroke and colourful palette.

Our reference: A1815

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA786358
Dealers Internal Ref
A1815
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Archive I A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C

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A 19th-century narrative genre oil painting depicting a group of figures inside a tavern, housed in an ornate carved gilt frame.
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting by Francesco Bergamini Dated 1894 19th C
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19th-century Italian genre painting focuses on realistic depictions of everyday life, rural customs, and narrative domestic or social gatherings. Artists emphasised theatrical lighting, expressive character interaction, and historical or regional costume details.

Paintings from this era were created using oil pigments bound with linseed or walnut oil on woven linen canvas. The canvases were stretched over wooden keys and frequently framed in carved timber coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf.

Authenticity is evaluated through artist signatures, period-correct craquelure patterns across the paint film, natural oxidisation of the canvas backing, and construction evidence on the wooden stretcher frames.

A substantial gilt-framed oil painting functions effectively as a dramatic focal point when positioned above a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Positioning art against rich neutral or dark wall paint creates contrast that enhances both the canvas colours and the gilded frame.

Oil paintings should be displayed away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and areas with high humidity fluctuations. Frames should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, while canvas cleaning and varnish treatment should be handled exclusively by professional art conservators.
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