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César Fernández ArdavínCésar Fernández Ardavín, Portrait Of A Girl Before A Mirrorc. 1940
c. 1940
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This early 20th-century oil painting by Spanish artist César Fernández Ardavín (1883-1974) depicts a cheerful young woman before a mirror.
Buoyant and playful, she sits casually on a chaise lounge. Her effervescent smile reflected in a mirror. She could be an actress looking out from the screen - portrayed as we see her.
It’s an unusual and rather witty piece, full of life and joviality. An inscription in the lower right translates as ‘For Frances, from your _(illegible)_ and friend César Fernández Ardavín’, which is intriguing as Ardavín worked among numerous celebrities due to his familiarity with the film industry. Both of his brothers had connections and his son became a well-known director.
A charming piece from one friend to another.
Labels & Inscriptions: ‘For Frances, from your _(illegible)_ and friend César Fernández Ardavín’.
Provenance: Private collection, Spain.
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- Creator:César Fernández Ardavín (1883 - 1974, Spanish)
- Creation Year:c. 1940
- Dimensions:Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
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- Condition:Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
- Gallery Location:Cheltenham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2328213390652
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