Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF J. VALENTI VENETIAN

PAIR OF J. VALENTI VENETIAN CANAL OIL PAINTINGS - A pair of mid-20th-century oil on canvas paintings by J. Valenti depicting classic Venetian canal scenes. Executed in a loose, impressionistic style, the vibrant compositions feature gondoliers navigating the waterways in the foreground, flanked by historic Italian architecture and sailboats with distinctive red and ochre sails. Each painting is signed ”J. Valenti” in red pigment in the lower corner and is housed in an ornate, molded giltwood frame fitted with a presentation nameplate reading ”'Venice' J. VALENTI.” The reverse of the wooden stretchers bears stamped inventory numerals. J Valenti, Venetian canal scene, Italian landscape, mid-century decorative art, gondola painting, marine art, gilt framed artwork, impressionist style, European tourist art Dimensions Frame: 31 x 23 in. Image: 24 x 16 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Good condition. Both canvases exhibit significant, widespread craquelure across the painted surfaces, typical of heavily applied commercial mid-century oils. The paint layers appear stable despite the pronounced cracking. The ornate giltwood frames show age-related wear, minor rubbing, and small edge abrasions. The canvases are unlined and structurally sound.