Bidspirit auction | CARLO SBISÀ (1899 - 1964)

CARLO SBISÀ (1899 - 1964) - Ritratto di Cristina Prelli in de Nicola 1938 Pencil on paper 42 x 31 cm Signed and dated lower right The work depicts Cristina Prelli in de Nicola (Novara, 1887 - Pavia, 1977), daughter of General Giovanni Prelli, a hero of Plava buried next to the Duke of Aosta in the Redipuglia Shrine, who gave meritorious service to the Italian Red Cross for two wars and received recognition from the Red Cross General Directorate. PROVENANCE: Artist's atelier Private collection, Pavia (received directly from the artist and by descent to the present owner)