Description: Description: The item up for bids is a wonderful pair of vintage miniature oil paintings by the artist Quaelio (Elio Franco Quaceci, Italy 20th century). They are rendered in bright jewel-tone colors and are housed in deep shadow box frames. The painting surface is glossy. The still life features a bunch of grapes and the landscape depicts a town alley. The frames have a gold finish and brass Quaelio name plates. They are signed and dated on the back, Quaelio, '73, Roma. They are truly miniature paintings, each is roughly the size of a postage stamp. These are wonderful souvenirs of 1970s Rome, have some fun and bid! Dimensions: Still life (grapes) – The frame is about 3" tall by 3" wide and about 1 3/4" deep. The visible portion of the painting measures about 1" by 1". Landscape (city scene) – The frame is about 3-1/8" tall by 2-7/8" wide and about 1-3/4" deep. The visible portion of the painting measures about 3/4" wide by 1" tall. (Note: measurements are approximate) Condition: The paintings are in good condition with bright colors and no damage. The frames show age appropriate wear tear with chipping and losses at the corners. The backing paper of the city scene is torn. There is old fiberglass tape on the backs, don't know if it's original. The pictures are the best indicator as to condition, please use the zoom feature and check them out. Shipping: The buyer of this fine item will be responsible for shipping costs which will be added to the final bid. Shipping costs and options are described on the "Shipping and payments" tab in the listing. We ship as soon as possible after the auction ends, generally the business day following the date payment is received. Please Review Our General Auction Policies: The items we sell are vintage or antique, and as such they will show varying signs of age and wear (i.e. abrasions, dings, patina, etc.). We do our best to describe all of our items, but often we don't overstate the obvious signs of age that are inherent in vintage items. Please view all the photographs closely as they are important elements in the item’s description. If you have specific questions or concerns please ask for more information before you bid. We do not sell "on approval". We make every attempt to provide accurate information pertaining to condition so sales are final. In the event that an item is materially different from the description, please contact us within 2 days of receiving your package and we will review returns on a case by case scenario. Under no circumstances will shipping charges be reimbursed, so please bid accordingly. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Questions: If you have questions, please email before bidding. We will be happy to provide additional information as needed. We are here to help.
Price: 90 USD
Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-02T17:18:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Elio Franco Quaceci QUAELIO
Signed By: Quaelio
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Material: Canvas
Item Length: See Listing
Region of Origin: Rome, Italy
Framing: Framed
Subject: Landscape, Still Life
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1973
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: See Listing
Style: Abstract, Miniature, Modernism
Theme: Art
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK), Great Colors
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Culture: European
Item Width: See Listing
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979