Lot 93: Mario Nuzzi, called Mario dei Fiori (Rome 1603-1673)

Mario Nuzzi, called Mario dei Fiori (Rome 1603-1673)
Lilies, carnations, roses, and other flowers in a gilt urn with bas relief, on a stone ledge
oil on canvas
39¾ x 31¾ in. (101 x 80.6 cm.)

Professor Mina Gregori has confirmed the attribution to Mario Nuzzi (written communication, 1 October 2007). Prof. Gregori points out that this still life contains all of the elements typical of the artist. The abundant array of flowers is struck by the dramatic light so favored by post-Caravaggesque artists and the use of the gilt urn sculpted in bas relief with figures recalling classical antiquity are all favorite devices employed by Nuzzi.