$20,145
Antonio Bueno (Italian, 1918-1984) Girl and White Pipe Incised signature "A. Bueno" l.l., identified on a partial label from Monede Gallery, New York, on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 27 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (70.5 x 55.3 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle craquelure and surface grime. Provenance: Collection of Melvin B. Nessel, Boston, Massachusetts. N.B. We wish to thank Isabella Bueno, daughter of the artist, for kindly confirming the authenticity of the lot; a photo-certificate from Isabella Bueno accompanies the lot. Subtle waviness to canvas at l.l. and u.r. corners, scattered fine craquelure, minor surface grime u.r., no additional condition issues to report.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-01-29
