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Giosue De Benedictis (Italian/American,

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,450.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Giosue De Benedictis (Italian/American,
<B>GIOSUE DE BENEDICTIS</B></I> (Italian/American 1874-1958)<BR><I>The Empty Sleeve</B></I>, c. 1930<BR>Oil on canvas<BR>34 x 28 inches<BR>Signed lower left <I>G. De Benedictis</B></I><BR> Label verso: Boston Tercentenary, Boston Academy of Fine Arts, 1930, Fine Arts Exhibition, Price $1,000, Benedictis' address given as 485 Boylston St., Boston<BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Acquired by the current owner from the artist's estate, Boston, MA<BR><BR>Giosue De Benedictis was born in Vittorito, Italy, the son of a woodworker. He was educated in the United States where he studied art at the Boston Museum School.<B>Condition Report:</B> Cracking throughout. Three small areas of damage inpainting in the background. Scattered pinpoint losses largely in the background, otherwise good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)