SOLD Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Italian Art by post-war Artist Giovanni Cera, 'Il Mimo'

 

An arresting oil painting of Expressive, Imaginative Art from Italy in the second half of the Twentieth Century.

This collectible piece asks the viewer to pause, question, and wonder - we love the ambiguities in the composition and characters. The artist has conjured a world of realism and imagination set against calm composure and dynamic physical movement. Mood blues of the background are painted in contrast to the whitened face, blackened eyes and red lips of Il Mimo - the mime performer who stands to the right of the piece.

Italy has always been a ground of provocative, exploratory art and the second half of the Twentieth Century is no exception. Italian art at this time explored very human ideas of what art can be composed from, and how unconventional art can channel human feelings, ideas, and experiences of living.

The artist, Giovanni Cera, sold work through a Turin Gallery, Galleria Accademia Torino from 1969. Rare pieces have found their way out of Italy, and we are pleased to be able to offer this very unusual painting. There is a historic mend to canvas on the rear and evidence the item has been set to wall or frame at some point in its life. Various text references are to rear, including the artist signature and painting title.

You'll need a display space 60cm by 120cm. We have left the canvas revealed at the edge without additional frame. It is a painting sure to continue to intrigue.

How do we deliver?

We take a day from our workshop to deliver your painting, to make sure it arrives safely at a time you can receive it.

Delivery is free if you live within 50 miles of our workshop in Milton Keynes, excepting London Additional Charging.

Beyond our free zone, within every 50 miles delivery in mainland Great Britain, we ask for a fuel contribution of £20. Simply send an inquiry to Margaret at Blackphonevintage to check your collection/delivery options.