Lot 90
  • 90

Franco Gentilini 1909-1981

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Franco Gentilini
  • Natura Morta Con L'Uva (N. 2)
  • Signed Gentilini and dated 54 (lower center)  
  • Oil and sand on canvas

  • 28 3/4 by 28 3/4 in.
  • 73 by 73 cm.

Provenance

Galleria del Naviglio, Milan
Galleria Russo, Rome
Galleria d'Arte del Cavallino, Venice, 1956
Acquired by the family of the present owner from the above

Exhibited

XXVII Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di Venezia, 1954, no. 710
Milan,Galleria del Naviglio, III Biennale d'Arte di San Paolo, 1955, no. 31/34 

Literature

Marco Valsecchi, Gentilini (exhibition catalogue), Turin, 1966, no. 38 
Giuseppe Appella, Gentilini : catalogo generale dei dipinti , 1923-1981, Rome, 2000, no. 476

Condition

Overall good condition. Canvas not lined. Some wear at edges and corners. Small stone adhering to one of the grapes seems to be inherent to work. Under UV: no apparent inpainting.
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