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Pair of watercolours of harems by Vittorio Rappini

Creator: Vittorio Rappini
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of watercolours of harems by Vittorio Rappini
Italian, Early 20th Century
Frame: Height 48cm, width 58cm, depth 3.5cm
Paper: Height 24cm, width 34cm

This set of two watercolour paintings depicts scenes of women in the harem. The works, by the Italian artist Vittorio Rappini, are superb examples of the Italian Orientalist style. One painting presents two women seated on the floor of a room replete with Islamic style decorations, including rugs, furniture, and wall tiles. The women enjoy a quiet moment: one views herself in a hand mirror while the other, her eyes cast down, is deep in reflection. The second painting, similarly executed, portrays a woman prone on a divan accompanied by an older fortune teller.

The first painting is inscribed to the mount ‘In the Harem,’ while the second is inscribed ‘The fortuner-teller’ Both works are signed ‘Rappini’, one lower left and one lower right. Each picture is contained by a giltwood frame.

Artist/Maker: Vittorio Rappini

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Watercolour, paper, giltwood.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	16487
Incollect Reference #:	731369

Dimensions

W.	22.83 in;	H.	18.9 in;	D.	1.38 in;
W.	58 cm;	H.	48 cm;	D.	3.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.