{"product_id":"mediterranean-fishing-boats-by-gennaro-de-felice","title":"Mediterranean Fishing Boats: GENNARO DE FELICE (1889–1946)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItalian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal oil on canvas board, signed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 x 10 in. (painting) | 13 x 15 in. (framed)\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original, signed oil by listed Italian painter Gennaro De Felice (1889–1946), known for his atmospheric marine paintings and Mediterranean harbor scenes. Painted around the 1930s, this composition depicts fishing boats resting on calm waters beneath a luminous sky, with soft reflections and delicate touches of color that capture the quiet beauty of the Italian coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted with loose, impressionistic brushwork, this work reflects the enduring appeal of early twentieth-century Italian marine painting. Signed by the artist and created by a documented painter with an established auction history, it is both a collectible work of art and a timeless piece of old-world European charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of the Mediterranean scenes that continue to draw collectors to Italian coastal painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARTIST:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGennaro De Felice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 1889–1946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMediums:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on canvas and canvas board\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnown For:\u003c\/b\u003e Marine paintings, Mediterranean harbor scenes, fishing boats, and coastal landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGennaro De Felice is a \u003cb\u003elisted Italian artist\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning his works have an established secondary market and documented auction history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is particularly known for his luminous depictions of the Italian coastline, often featuring fishing boats floating on calm waters beneath expansive skies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis paintings continue to appear at European and international auctions, particularly his harbor scenes and boat compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDATING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1925–1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Most likely circa \u003cb\u003e1930s\u003c\/b\u003e.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature style is consistent with known examples of De Felice's work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impressionistic brushwork and bright Mediterranean palette are characteristic of Italian marine paintings from the 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Made in Italy\" stamp on the reverse supports a twentieth-century Italian origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction of the canvas board and framing materials is consistent with the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal signed oil on canvas board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong color retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful water reflections and atmospheric sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesirable Mediterranean harbor subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Elizabeth Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53688225399057,"sku":null,"price":682.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/4316\/1105\/files\/IMG_3605_3.jpg?v=1781897856","url":"https:\/\/the-elizabeth-estate.myshopify.com\/products\/mediterranean-fishing-boats-by-gennaro-de-felice","provider":"The Elizabeth Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}