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Giorgio de Chirico, Manner of: Cavallo - Giorgio de Chirico (Italian 1888-1978), Manner of: Cavallo. Thickly painted oil on canvas board, signed lower left, unframed. Giorgio de Chirico is best known for his metaphysical paintings, produced between 1909 and 1919. These early works profoundly influenced the Surrealists, including Andre Breton, Salvador Dali, and Rene Magritte. Later in his career, de Chirico, rejected his earlier metaphysical style and became interested in traditional painting techniques, working in Neoclassical or neo-Baroque styles influenced by Raphael, Luca Signorelli, and Peter Paul Rubens. This painting of a horse with a flowing red scarf was a common theme explored by the artist in his post-metaphysical period. Cavallo. Thickly painted oil on canvas board, signed lower left, unframed. 9 x 12 inches unframed. 23 x 30.5 cm. Mrs. Friedman Estate Avenue Forest Hills NY; Acquired from above in a private sale Private collection Rego Park NY; Acquired from above in a private sale 2005 by the current owner, a California Gentleman. Good condition, small area of paint loss near the top; appears to have been rubbed away by the frame; light surface grime throughout; upper left corner is missing. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.