Italian School, Naïve Italian of Two Pipe-Smoking Boys, 20th Century, Oil on Canvas

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20th Century Italian Naïve Oil on Canvas of Two Pipe-Smoking Boys, Signed Material: Oil on Canvas A characterful 20th century … Read more 20th Century Italian Naïve Oil on Canvas of Two Pipe-Smoking Boys, Signed Material: Oil on Canvas A characterful 20th century Italian School oil on canvas, painted in a charming naïve manner and depicting two young boys smoking pipes. The composition portrays the two figures with expressive features and a playful, mischievous character, rendered with the directness and distinctive charm associated with naïve and folk-inspired figurative painting. The work is described as being in the manner of Achille Petrocelli, the Italian painter particularly associated with characterful genre scenes and portraits. This attribution is stylistic only, and the painting is not presented as a work by Petrocelli. Signed by the unidentified artist to the lower right corner. An engaging decorative painting with considerable personality, well suited to a collection of Italian genre painting, naïve art or distinctive figurative works. Presented in good vintage condition, with appropriate signs of age consistent with its period. Dimensions: Height: 39.4 cm (15.5 in) Width: 26 cm (10.25 in) Period: 20th Century Style: Naïve / Italian School Country of Origin: Italy We ship tracked, worldwide. See less