When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Item Specifics
- Artist: Mario Galanti (Italian, 1923–1998)
- Title/Subject: Traditional Neapolitan Fishing Boats at Dusk / Italian Coastal Seascape
- Medium: Original Oil on Canvas (or Board)
- Framing: Housed in its original vintage mid-century wood frame with a custom brass artist nameplate.
- Canvas Size: (Approx. 12” x 16”)
- Total Framed Size: (22 X 20)
- Provenance: Includes the original, undisturbed Studio Pittori Napoletani "De Marinis" Certificate of Originality affixed to the reverse side.
Item Description
Up for sale is a beautiful, mid-20th-century original oilpainting by renowned Italian marine artist Mario Galanti (1923–1998).Titled "Pescatori in Baia di Napoli" (Fishermen in the Bay ofNaples)
This piece perfectly showcases Galanti’s celebratedsignature style, depicting traditional Italian fishing boats (gozzi)resting peacefully in a calm Neapolitan Bay at dusk. The painting featureswonderful atmospheric lighting, vibrant sunset tones reflecting off the water,and a dramatic mountainous Italian coastline in the background.
The painting is hand-signed "M. Galanti" inthe lower right corner and features a classic matching brass nameplate centeredon the front of the frame.
Guaranteed Authenticity & Provenance
Unlike many unverified pieces on the market, this paintingfeatures outstanding documentation. The reverse side holds the original,vintage trilingual Certificate of Originality issued directly by thefamous Studio Pittori Napoletani "De Marinis" in Naples,Italy. The hand-written registration confirms the artist (M. Galanti)and the exact 30x40 sizing, ensuring this piece is 100% authenticand highly collectible.
Condition Report
- Artwork & Frame: The original oil painting is in excellent vintage condition, with rich colors, stable paint, and no signs of cracking or restoration. The mid-century wooden frame is sturdy and complements the artwork beautifully.
- Reverse Side: The original brown paper dust backing on the reverse shows heavy natural cracking, brittleness, and tearing due to its age.
- Please Note: The paper backing has been left intentionally undisturbed to completely protect and preserve the original De Marinis gallery certificate, which remains fully intact and legible. Please review the photos for a close-up look at the backing.
