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🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting
🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting

🔥 Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting

$ 250.8

  • Artist: Unknown
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
  • Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
  • Framing: Matted & Framed
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 12 3/4 in
  • Item Width: 10 1/4 in
  • Material: Paper, Watercolor
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Period: Baroque/Roccoco (1600-1770)
  • Production Technique: Watercolor Painting
  • Region of Origin: California, USA
  • Signed: No
  • Size: Small
  • Style: Figurative Art, Illustration Art, Portraiture, Old Master
  • Subject: Book Covers, Community Life, Costumes, Figures, Italy, Men, Silhouettes, Still Life, Working Life, Gambling, Dice
  • Theme: Art, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Fashion, History, Hobbies & Leisure, People, Portrait, Social History
  • Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
  • Type: Painting

Description

This is an interesting and very old Antique 17th c. Italian Old Master Virtuoso GAMBLER Scholar Portrait Painting, Watercolor on laid Paper, depicting the portrait of a stereotypical Italian virtuoso , which describes someone who is highly educated and talented, who holds a large book in his hands, wears a wide brimmed hat and long cloak, and stands next to three large dice on the floor. I believe that this original artwork is a hand-painted illustration from an old 17th century Italian manuscript, considering that it has the annotation: "P. 3" at the top edge, and: "T. 3" at the lower edge. Additionally, this artwork reads: "(?)ANTE VIRTUOSO" in handwritten ink at the lower edge, right below the painted image. The only comparable artwork I could find to this one, which depicts a stereotypical Italian scholar or virtuoso , is a circa 1700 etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (1634 - 1718,) see photo 24 . In his artwork, an omniscient virtuoso gestures boastfully at all the knowledge that lies available to him. This piece likely dates to the mid - late 17th century and was most likely painted by an Italian artist. This piece is unsigned, but perhaps you recognize the artist or their work? Approximately 10 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches (including frame.) Actual visible artwork is approximately 3 x 4 3/4 inches. Very good condition for centuries of age and storage. Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks!