Lot 323: Teofilo Patini Self Portrait Oil on Campus.

Teofilo Patini (May 5, 1840 – November 16, 1906) was an Italian painter, active in a Realist style. He studied in Florence and in 1870, his canvas of 'La Zingara' gained him a scholarship to travel to Rome from 1870 to 1873. In Rome, he painted Nello studio di Salvatore Rosa, which was awarded first prize in an 1872 exhibition in Rome. In 1872, he was afflicted with the ophthalmologic infection, trachoma. This curtailed painting to some degree. This RARE, antique, original oil on canvas is signed by the artist on the lower left and is marked a 'Self Portrai' on the back of the frame, probably added at a later date? The canvas on frame measures about 16" x 20" and in the frame, the overall size is about 20-7/8" x 25". Paintings by this artist are exceedingly RARE. This is a great opportunity to own a work of art by such a renowned artist. Please see photos for full details and condition.