Bidspirit auction | Felice Carena ”Atto I” Landscape

Felice Carena ”Atto I” Landscape Painting - Felice Carena (Italian, 1879-1966). Oil on paper laid to canvas titled ”Atto I, ” depicting an arid landscape. Signed and titled along the lower edge. Inscribed ”L'oro di Pizzetti” in pencil along the lower edge, possibly referencing the 1947 opera composed by Ildebrando Pizzetti. Provenance: Giorgio Ghelfi Gallerie D'Arte, Italy, 2004; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. Sight; height: 13 3/4 in x width: 19 3/4 in. Framed; height: 23 1/2 in x width: 29 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. There are no visble tears or losses. There are some areas that fluoresce under UV light, primarily in areas with white pigment. The sheet has been laid to a later canvas. Framed under plexiglass; light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.