Bidspirit auction | Jean Calogero ”The Aquarium” Oil

Jean Calogero ”The Aquarium” Oil Painting - Item/Description: Original oil painting features a child with a fish tank, mask & doll. Signed lower left, Calogero. Titled The Aquarium on label adhered to stretcher bar. Carved wood and gesso frame. Purchased at Christie's December 1987. Jean Calogero (Italian, 1922 - 2001) is best known for dreamlike and visionary Surrealist works. Masks with their dual dimensions is a common theme in his paintings. Material: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size: Height: 21”; Width: 14 1/4”. Framed: Height: 32”; Width: 25” Condition: Signs of age and wear include craquelure, surface scratches, paint loss and possible old repairs. Signs of age and wear to frame include chipping, loss. Age: 1960s Provenance: Rikowski Collection. Purchased at Christie's December 1987 Taurus Auctions does not offer In-House shipping for this item but we are available to assist with your shipping arrangements. Please see Shipping tab for more information. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.