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Fortunino Matania
Franco Matania - Mid 20th Century Pastel, Pacific Island Boy

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About the Item

A very fine pastel study of a young boy by the Italian artist Franco Matania . He is captured wearing a sun hat and polka dot handkerchief around his neck. Well presented in a blue card mount and metal frame. Inscribed with the title to the reverse. Signed to the lower right. On wove.
  • Creator:
    Fortunino Matania (1881 - 1963, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.45 in (57 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    With some minor discolouration. Overall in fine condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: py3801stDibs: LU881310155682

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