Bidspirit auction | Armando Gentilini (1909-1981)

Armando Gentilini (1909-1981) - Armando Gentilini (1909-1981) – The Little Fisherman. Portrait of a boy in bucolic attire, with a straw hat decorated with a pink ribbon, a fishing rod, and a bouquet of wildflowers. Technique: Oil (or mixed media) on glass. Period: Mid-20th century (approx. 1960s-1970s). Critical notes: The work represents one of the most famous and beloved subjects in Armando Gentilini's production, an artist renowned for his ability to capture the innocence and nostalgia of childhood. The peculiarity of this lot lies in its support: painting on glass gives the pigments a brilliance and chromatic depth not found in common reproductions on canvas or paper. The autograph signature in the lower left corner attests to its authenticity. Framing: The work is presented in a sumptuous coeval gilded wooden frame with a deep throat, which enhances its decorative importance and protects its fragility