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Franco Matania Pastel Portrait Spanish Girl
This is a very well executed pastel portrait by the British artist FRANCO MATANIA, who has signed the pastel in the lower left hand corner. The portrait depicts a Spanish girl, with a mantilla in her hair and bracelets on her wrists, wearing a cropped top and a multi-tiered skirt. She is seated on a wall or balcony.
FRANCO MATANIA, was born in Naples in 1922, but became a British Citizen in 1935. He was educated in England and studied art in Kensington under his uncle FORTUNINO MATANIA 1881-1963, who was a very well listed artist and whose works are in Buckingham Palace and the Imperial War Museum. Franco is noted for his drawing and pastel work.
He was a Member of the United Society of Artists, the Society of Graphic Fine Art and the Society of Equestrian Artists and has won many 1st prizes. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy and at public galleries in Europe and America. Dame Laura Knight considered his drawings had 'elegance and style'. To view his auction results, please visit artprice.com (121 listings), findartinfo.com (81) and arcadja.com (64).
The painting is mounted with washlines and is framed in a 1" silver frame which complements its colouring very well. It will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
Image size: 16 1/2" x 7 1/2" - 41.9cm x 19cm
Frame size: 23 5/8" x 14 3/4" - 60.3cm x 37.5cm
Medium: Pastels
Condition: Very good. There is no foxing or fading. The mount is in very good condition and the frame has some very minor wear consistent with age.
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Tel : 01622 812556
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FRANCO MATANIA, was born in Naples in 1922, but became a British Citizen in 1935. He was educated in England and studied art in Kensington under his uncle FORTUNINO MATANIA 1881-1963, who was a very well listed artist and whose works are in Buckingham Palace and the Imperial War Museum. Franco is noted for his drawing and pastel work.
He was a Member of the United Society of Artists, the Society of Graphic Fine Art and the Society of Equestrian Artists and has won many 1st prizes. His work has been exhibited at the Royal Academy and at public galleries in Europe and America. Dame Laura Knight considered his drawings had 'elegance and style'. To view his auction results, please visit artprice.com (121 listings), findartinfo.com (81) and arcadja.com (64).
The painting is mounted with washlines and is framed in a 1" silver frame which complements its colouring very well. It will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
Image size: 16 1/2" x 7 1/2" - 41.9cm x 19cm
Frame size: 23 5/8" x 14 3/4" - 60.3cm x 37.5cm
Medium: Pastels
Condition: Very good. There is no foxing or fading. The mount is in very good condition and the frame has some very minor wear consistent with age.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD Price confidential so please don't ask. Thank you.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
Date Mid 20th Century
Mid 20th Century Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Item code as237a1494
Status Sold
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England, UK
Tel : 01622 812556
Non UK callers : +44 1622 812556
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