26 - Evangelista Ferioli (1922–1989)

Evangelista Ferioli (1922–1989) Desolation and Reflections of Huts on the Lake, 1974 Oil on canvas 50 x 60 cm Signature: Color signature on the front: “EVangeLisTa” Date: Color date on the front: “74.” Additionally, on an exhibition label on the back of the work: “23.5.74” Other inscriptions: On the back of the stretcher, the artist’s name and town of residence are written in marker; additionally, numerous technical notes in pen on the back of the frame Distinctive features: a label referring to participation in the National Impromptu Painting Competition in Arona and a label referring to the bank’s inventory. On the reverse of the canvas is a “E122” stamp and a second circular stamp—possibly referring to the aforementioned exhibition—which is illegible, as well as a signature, which is also illegible Provenance: the artist’s studio; Veneto Banca SpA in LCA Exhibitions: National Impromptu Painting Competition – Arona, 6th edition, 1974 Condition. Support: 85% (traces of moisture) Condition. Surface: 85% (cracking of the painted surface, especially in the sky area) For direct WhatsApp assistance before and during the live auction: +39 346 12 999 80 // Direct assistance via WhatsApp before and during the auction: +39 346 12 999 80 Ferioli is recorded as having participated in the National Impromptu Painting Competition in Arona in both 1973 and 1974