Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2459Location: BostonDate / Time: May 15, 2009 4:00PM
Description:
Filippo Anivitti (Italian/American, 1876-1955)
Flower Seller, Spanish Steps, Rome
Signed "F. Anivitti" l.r.
Oil on canvas, 15 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (40.0 x 45.1 cm),framed.
Condition: Losses, craquelure with flaking, scattered retouch, surface grime.
Estimate $800-1,200
The painting has flaking and losses throughout the composition, especially in areas of craquelure and "shrinkles." The retouch is scattered. The painting needs cleaning.