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Important Lazzaro Pasini (Italian, 1861–1949) Original Oil Painting – Coastal View of Castel dell'Ovo, Naples
Presenting an exceptional, museum-quality original oil painting by celebrated Italian Impressionist Lazzaro Pasini (1861–1949). This atmospheric work captures local Neapolitan fishermen in traditional wooden boats (gozzi) hauling nets on the calm waters off the iconic Castel dell'Ovo (Castle of the Egg) in the Bay of Naples.
Rendered with Pasini’s masterly plein-air brushwork, soft Mediterranean light, and rich impasto, this piece stands out as one of the most desirable subject matters in his entire oeuvre.
INVESTMENT-GRADE ARTIST MARKET & sale HIGHLIGHTS
- Highly Sought-After Listed Artist: Lazzaro Pasini studied under Macchiaioli master Giovanni Fattori at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence before establishing himself in Milan. His works are held in major public and private collections across Europe and the United States.
- Proving World-Record sale Demand: Works by Lazzaro Pasini have commanded major figures on the international secondary market, reaching an sale record of $55,026 USD at Bonhams.
- High-Demand Subject Matter: While Pasini painted landscapes throughout Lombardy and Tuscany, his coastal Neapolitan marine scenes carry the highest commercial demand and command significant premiums among high-end galleries and collectors.
HISTORICAL PROVENANCE & MANHATTAN GALLERY FRAMING
The reverse side of the stretcher features an intact, highly historic gallery framing label:
- Framer: Geo. F. Of, Inc. Picture Framer (Founded 1873)
- Address: 126 West 57th Street, New York
- Client Name: Hand-inscribed "Kahn"
Provenance Significance: George F. Of was one of the most distinguished fine art framers in American history, famous for framing masterpieces for legend Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, and premier 20th-century Manhattan collectors on 57th Street. The presence of this original Midtown NYC framer label provides rock-solid historical provenance, confirming this painting was imported to the United States and held in a prominent private collection during the early-to-mid 20th century.
CONDITION & PRESENTATION
- Painting: Excellent vintage/antique condition. Stable paint film with natural, uniform craquelure consistent with age. No major paint loss, tearing, or obvious restoration under inspection.
- Frame: Housed in its original early 20th-century gilded cove frame with a soft, aged gold leaf finish.
- Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in block capitals (PASINI–) in the lower right quadrant.
Measures approximately 12 1/4 by 16 3/4 inches with the frame.
