Italian School, Coat of Arms in Gold Leaves Panel, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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This huge italian 19th century armorial painting features the coat of arms of montini, a noble italian family that has … Read more This huge italian 19th century armorial painting features the coat of arms of montini, a noble italian family that has among its ancestors the archbishop of milan, later known as pope paul vi. The large oval canvas has a brown and red background, the latter shaped like a shield, in which six mountains (from the etymology of the surname) and three white fleur de lis are painted. This big scale palatial oil painting is housed in a newly made rectangular panel entirely covered with gold leaves and framed by a simply moulded black lacquer frame. This noble surname is prevalent in tuscany, rome and lombardy but has also spread abroad, in french and english speaking territories with different declinations. The oval shape of the canvas and the gold background of the panel on which the red color stands out make it an extremely lavish decorative fine art piece as well as a historical testimony an antique armorial heraldic crest that offers today wonderful interior design possibilities being a completely unique and very rare item. Very good overall condition, bright and saturated colors, stable surface, minor wear consistent with age and use. Measures: h. 171, w.136, d.6 cm See less