Antique Set of 4 Old Master Portraits Carved Giltwood Florentine Frames 19th C

A fine set of four Antique Italian copies of old master selfportraits in carved giltwood Florentine frames, all labelled "Societa Artistica Firenze", dating from the early 19th century.

The four oval painting are copies of self-portraits of Rembrandt, Leonardo de Vinci, Andrea del Sarto and Michelangelo. They are each beautifully set in a carved giltwood Florentine frame decorated with shell and acanthus details. They each bear various labels verso.

The first is an inventory number for the world renowned Uffizi Gallery Florence with a description of each self portrait,

The second is a "Societa Artistica Firenze" label and the third is a typed note stating they we restored in 1979 by Maggie Knight.

This beautiful museum quality set will enhance any room they are placed in and are sure to get attention.

Condition:

In excellent gallery condition having been expertly cleaned.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 20 x Width 16 - Painting

Height 41 x Width 36 x Depth 2 - Frame

Dimensions in inches:

Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches - Painting

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 1 inch - Frame

Societa Artistica Firenze

To present a careful selection of some of the best Italian and foreign contemporary artists, we have chosen a historic place, unique in terms of charm, history, suggestion: the headquarters of the Society for the Promotion of Fine Arts Circolo degli Artisti Casa di Dante in Florence. Its foundation dates back to 1843, when a group of Florentine notables founded "The Promoting Society of Fine Arts" with the aim of promoting and propagating the arts of drawing in its various manifestations with dignity of worship. It was the first promoting company established in the Italian territory before the Constitution of the Kingdom of Italy and under its auspices important exhibitions were held. Among the registered members who actively participated in the life of the association are painters such as De Tivoli, Cabianca, Borrani, Signorini, Fattori to reach Ardengo Soffici, Pietro Annigoni and Primo Conti. Cultural personalities such as Aleardo Aleardi, Giosuè Carducci, Sem Benelli and others also took part in it. With the constitution of the Kingdom of Italy, the sovereigns of the House of Savoy are also registered. In 1922 the Society of Fine Arts exercised its full noble function with the construction of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in the "pratello di San Gallo" Parterre, designed by the architect Fantappiè. Known events led to the demolition of that Palazzo delle Esposizioni which was used as an exhibition of craftsmanship. In 1947 the Municipality of Florence assigned some rooms of the Dante's House to a group of artists who re-proposed the "Circle of artists", also it has a certain history and prestige and in 1957 the Society of Fine Arts merged with this circle, increasing its vitality with a true Florentine spirit. The Society of Fine Arts still maintains the values ??of Art intact today with an intense cultural and exhibition activity at local and international level and which is reflected in its prestigious archive with documented memory. The monthly Italia Arte and its journalistic-organizational and curatorial structure, the MIIT International Museum of Italy Art and the Folco Gallery continue their path of promotion and development dedicated to the most talented Italian and foreign contemporary artists by proposing an event that is unique in terms of charm and history. . In particular, the MIIT, created to carry out artistic-cultural exchanges at the highest national and international levels.

The Uffizi Galleries.

The Gallery entirely occupies the first and second floors of the large building constructed between 1560 and 1580 and designed by Giorgio Vasari. It is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings, from the Middle Ages