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THBAngelo Asti (1847-1903) Painting
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Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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LiveJan 16, 2020
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Framed Angelo Asti (1847-1903) oil on canvas painting of a reclining nude female. Signed and dated lower left "A.Asti 85"" Angelo Asti's fame came the year after his death. His work made a grand splash with the use of his portrait "Colette" as the subject of his first pretty girl calendar, published by Brown & Bigelow of Minneapolis in 1904. The calendar was a blockbuster in its day, selling more than 1.5 million copies and opening the floodgates for his work in American advertising, as well as, that for innumerable imitators in the years to come. Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's, New York, 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture, February 12, 1997, Sale 6949, Lot 257. Sale, Christie's, New York, Fine 19th Century European Art, April 23, 2003, Sale 1207, Lot 107, Bonham's March, 2018, Lot 667. Dimensions: 22" x 32" (overall): 34.5"h x 44"w. For shipping quote, please contact Box Brothers Sacramento at boxbrosacto@gmail.com.
Very good with scattered wear and small losses to frame. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.Condition
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