C. Francolini (Italian, 19th Century), Elderly Man Reading a Newspaper, Oil on Canvas
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0129 |
| Estimate | $600 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | HIGH-END ANTIQUES, FASHION, ART & More! |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
Oil on canvas genre painting depicting an elderly man seated in an interior, absorbed in reading a newspaper. The figure is rendered with expressive character and warm coloration, wearing traditional
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