Pietro Buttitta (1915-1997) - Donna con cappello

Pietro Buttitta (Palermo, 1915–1997), a figurative painter of the twentieth century. In the auction market he is known for still lifes, portraits and landscapes, with a soft hand and great attention to chiaroscuro. Works have been steadily present on the Italian market since the 1960s onward. Beautiful portrait of “Donna con cappello” (Woman with a hat), January 30, 1980. Technique/Support: charcoal/pencil with touches of white chalk on ivory paper Subject: female profile with a hat Signature: bottom left. Manuscript inscription on the reverse: “[exact transcription on the photo]” (likely by the artist). Drawing size on the spot: approx. 45 × 54 cm Dimensions with matting and frame: approx. 65.5 × 75.5 cm Frame: included Conditions: good condition for its age; slight yellowing and waviness of the paper, small trace of old tape along the right edge (visible in the photo), minimal marks on the mat. No tears or obvious losses. Provenance: Italian private collection.

Estimate:$168.03

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