Franco Matania (1922-2006) - 20th Century Chalk Drawing, Old Man in Hat
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming chalk drawing by the artist Franco Matania, depicting an old man in a hat. Signed to the lower right-hand corner.
Pastel
Franco Matania - Mid 20th Century Pastel, Pacific Island Boy
By Fortunino Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
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.
Pastel
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - 20th Century Chalk Drawing
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Layers of whispy chalk lines build up a compelling portrait of a bearded man in a hat. The artwork Captures the scored nature of the weathered subject's face and is signed in the low...
Pastel
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Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed & Framed 20th Century Pastel, The Barkeep
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Pastels render a cheery study of a red-nosed barkeep enjoying a drink. The artwork has been completed on a piece of olive green wove, allowing the vibrancy of the chalk colours to tr...
Pastel
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Chalk Drawing, The Art Students
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
In this study, Matania has used terracotta-coloured chalk to depict two figures caught deep in the act of drawing. The artwork is signed in the lower left and is well presented in a ...
Pastel
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
THE RED SCARFE
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Franco Matania 1922 - 2006 Franco Matania was of Italian origin.
Oil, Pastel
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H 13.78 in W 21.07 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Fine 20th Century Oil, Cottages by a Field
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painted impressionist style oil by the listed Italian artist Franco Matania, depicting cottages by a field, with a figure strolling by.
Oil
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H 15.12 in W 10.63 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - 20th Century Pastel, Young Girl with Red Shawl
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine and expressive pastel drawing with chalk by the artist Franco Matania. The scene depicts a young brown-haired, brown-eyed girl with a red shawl.
Pastel
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H 21.78 in W 17.41 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - 20th Century Chalk Drawing, Areglando Su Melena
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine chalk drawing by the artist Franco Matania, depicting a female figure grooming her hair.
Pastel
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - 20th Century Pastel, Reading a Note
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine pastel and chalk drawing by the artist Franco Matania. The scene depicts an interior setting with a seated girl reading a small note, which she holds with both hands.
Pastel
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H 30.32 in W 23.82 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Chalk Drawing, Robbie
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Subtle conte is used in a sculptural manner to render a delicate study of a child. The artwork has been completed on a piece of pale rose wove, which perfectly complements the rich t...
Pastel
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H 31.11 in W 37.41 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Oil, Springtime Cityscape
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Impressionistic oils flicker and dance to create a charismatic study of a quiet city street in spring. The artwork is signed in the bottom left-hand corner and is inscribed on the re...
Oil
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H 20.6 in W 17.6 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed & Framed 20th Century Pastel, Seated Nude
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Umber pastels are complimented with white highlights in this delicate chalk study of a seated nude. The artwork is signed in the lower left, and is well presented in a black waxed wo...
Pastel
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H 26.78 in W 17.13 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Pastel, Nude Brushing Hair
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
white chalks provide subtle highlights to this fine monochromatic chalk life study. The artwork is signed in the lower right and is well presented in a gilded wood frame with a washl...
Pastel
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H 19.97 in W 12.56 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006)-Signed 20th Century Watercolour, Cherry Blossom Vase
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
Cherry blossom and bluebells are captured with whimsical conviction in this fine study of a vase of flowers. The artwork is signed in the bottom right-hand corner, and is well presen...
Watercolor
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H 28.75 in W 21.86 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Chalk Drawing, The Bell Ringer
By Franco Matania
Located in Corsham, GB
In this chalk portrait, Matania captures a young bell-ringer to a remarkable level of detail. From the crisp white pleats of the gown to the child's expression of unwavering focus, M...
Pastel
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H 21.46 in W 12.41 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, Standing Nude
Located in Corsham, GB
Charcoal is used in a highly detailed manner to render a skillful portrait of a nude woman from an unusual angle. The artwork is signed in the bottom right-hand corner, and is well p...
Charcoal
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H 13.82 in W 10.75 in
Attrib. Eduardo Matania (1847-1929) - Late 19th Century Oil, Garden Gate
Located in Corsham, GB
Matania'. Provenance: Franco Matania (1922-2016); thence by descent to Luis Matania; acquired from studio sale 2020.
Oil
Pastel by Franco Matania the 3:30 Cheltenham
Located in London, GB
The painting depicts five horses and jockeys racing to the finish line by Franco Matania, who was of Italian origin. He was a pupil of his uncle, the distinguished artist and illustr...
Canvas
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H 29.93 in W 21.86 in
Franco Matania (1922-2006) - Signed & Framed 20th Century Pastel, Seated Nude
Located in Corsham, GB
A red ribbon provides a pop of colour to this elegant chalk study of a female nude. The artwork is signed in the bottom right-hand corner and is well presented in a gilded wood frame...
Pastel
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H 7.56 in W 10.56 in
Attrib. Eduardo Matania (1847-1929) - Early 20th Century Oil, Woodland Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
Provenance: Franco Matania (1922-2016); thence by descent to Luis Matania; acquired from studio sale 2020.
Oil
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