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153 - GUIDO RENI (1575–1642), attributed
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Estimate €30,000 - €40,000

Description

GUIDO RENI (1575–1642), attributed Head of an Old Man Oil on canvas Dimensions: 51.5 x 37.5 cm A bearded elderly man (probably an apostle or a philosopher/prophet), head raised, gaze turned upwards with an intense expression, with a full head of white hair and a full white beard, his hair dishevelled, a brown drape over his shoulders set against a neutral, dark background, highlighting the strongly lit face Guido Reni (Bologna, 1575–1642), one of the leading masters of the Bolognese school, trained under the Carracci, produced numerous ‘character heads’ (heads of elderly men, apostles and philosophers), a highly sought-after genre in its own right, often used as preparatory studies or as collectable works in their own right. This type of expressive head, with its ecstatic gaze raised towards the heavens, is highly characteristic of the master’s repertoire and that of his workshop.

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About the sale Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware

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Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:30 PM

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153 - GUIDO RENI (1575–1642), attributed See original version (French)

153 - GUIDO RENI (1575–1642), attributed
See original version (French)