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Francesco Christofanetti
Carnival Cart School of Paris Surreal Figurative

1925

About the Item

Charming surreal oil on board painting of carnival wagon by Francesco Christofanetti (Italian, 1901-1951), 1925. Signed lower left and on verso has inventory notion of 1939. Image size: 12"H x 16"W. Presented in rustic art nouveau giltwood frame. Framed size: 14.25"H x 17.25"W. Francesco Christofanetti was a first-half 20th Century Italian painter who trained in School-of-Paris style and eventually traveled to America in 1940s. He had a one man show at New York's Valentine Gallery and exhibited at New York Museum of Modern Art as part of "Twelve Contemporary Paintings." Art critic Emily Genaurer of "World-Telegram" described Christofanetti's work as "lyric, innocent, extraordinary sensitive studies of the simplest things." He also designed sets for Julliard.
  • Creator:
    Francesco Christofanetti (1901 - 1951, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1925
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    minor age toning.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-D36981stDibs: LU5422009363

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