Signed Classical Figural Oil on Canvas Painting
Updated August 18, 2026
| Lot number | 18 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | AUGUST AUCTION |
| Date | August 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Big Shanty Auction |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
Gracefully capturing the timeless beauty of classical antiquity, this finely executed oil on canvas portrays a young maiden in flowing white drapery accompanied by a sleeping winged cupid upon a shaded garden terrace. Richly influenced by 19th-century Academic and Neoclassical painting, the composition showcases luminous flesh tones, exquisitely rendered folds of fabric, and a harmonious palette that draws the eye through the tranquil setting of verdant foliage, architectural columns, and carefully arranged decorative elements. The artist demonstrates impressive technical control through smooth blending, subtle transitions of light, and expressive facial features, creating a romantic and contemplative scene. Signed lower right, appearing to read “Bacci” (signature partially illegible). Offered unframed, with minor surface scuffs consistent with handling that do not detract from its overall presentation. Measures 40" x 30".
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