Bidspirit auction | Antonio Cirino (1889-1983) ”Beauty Unadorned”

Antonio Cirino (1889-1983) ”Beauty Unadorned” - Antonio Cirino (1889-1983) Oil on board depicting nude portrait, signed lower left ”A Cirino” and inverso as well as titled ”Beauty Unadorned” and dated 1980, piece measures 8 x 10 and 12 x 14 inches with faux bamboo gilt wood frame with linen lined inset that is also signed by the artistThe piece is in excellent condition and comes from the estate of the artist in Providence, Rhode Island by way of Mary Kazowski, the executor of estate. Born in Italy, March 23, 1888, Antonio Cirino came to the United States as a child of three. He had talents for painting, writing, teaching, and designing jewelry. In the 1920s, he discovered Rockport, Massachusetts, and began living there in the summers and in Providence, Rhode Island the remainder of the year.He attended the Rhode Island School of Design from 1904-1909 and later taught there. He received a Bachelors of Science Degree from Columbia Teachers College in 1912. He studied art in Italy and was a pupil of Arthur Wesley Dow. Antonio Cirino was a founding member of the Rockport Art Association.Cirino designed a 14 karat gold key to the city of Providence, Rhode Island, which was awarded to General Amardo Diaz, for Italy's efforts in the First World War, 1914-1918 Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.