Object Description
A lovely pair of Italian School oil on oval panel self-portraits of Raphael and Andrea del Sarto housed in the original and beautiful Florentine carved giltwood frames, early 19th Century in date.
One a self portrait of the artist Raphael after the original work painted between 1504-1506 and now in the Uffizi, Florence, and the companion piece a self portrait of the artist after Andrea del Sarto.
They are both beautifully framed in the original carved giltwood Florentine frames, decorated with acanthus leaf, shell cresting and beading.
Add some classical elegance to your home with this charming pair of paintings.
Condition:
In excellent condition the paintings and frames having been delicately cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 45 cm x Width 37 cm x Depth 8 cm – Frame
Height 20 cm x Width 17 cm – Painting
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 3 inches – Frame
Height 8 inches x Width 7 inches – Painting
Raphael (Raffaello Santi, 1483–1520) was a dominant Italian Renaissance painter and architect, known for his harmonious style and prolific output in his short life. He began his career in his native Urbino before moving to Florence and then to Rome in 1508, where he worked for Pope Julius II. His most famous works include the frescos in the Vatican’s Raphael Rooms and the painting The School of Athens. He also became the chief architect of St. Peter’s Basilica in 1514 and was respected for his versatility in various art forms
Andrea del Sarto (1486–1530) was a highly influential Florentine painter whose career spanned the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods. Though his fame was eclipsed after his death by his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, he was celebrated during his lifetime as an artist senza errori (“without errors”) for his technical mastery.
Our reference: A4651