Paul Saltarelli
(1955-2019)
A Group of 27 miniature paintings after Vincent Van Gogh, 1998-2001
Each: Oil on board
26 work with the artist's name, title, dates of the miniature and the original work, and inscribed in ink, all on the frame's backing paper: Paul Saltarelli / after Vincent Van Gogh; "Starry Night" with the artist name, title, date of the miniature in Roman numerals, and inscribed ink on the frame's backing paper
Smallest: 1.25" H x 2" W; Largest: 3" H x 4.75" W
Provenance: Inherited from the Estate of Dr. James Crisp, 1999

Exhibited: Los Angeles, CA, The Carole and Barry Kay: Museum of Miniatures, 1998

Other Notes: This lot includes miniature reproductions of some of Vincent Van Gogh's most renowned works of art, which include, "The Potato Eaters," 1885, "The Seated Zouave," 1888, "Cafe Terrace at Night," 1888, "Portrait of Armand Roulin," 1888, "Van Gogh's Chair," 1888, "Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear," 1889, "Le Berceuse (Augustine Roulin)," 1889, "The Starry Night," 1889, "Cypresses," 1889, and "Portrait of Dr. Gachet."

Visual of each: Overall good condition.

Blacklight of each: No evidence of restoration.

Smallest frame: 2.25" H x 3" W x 0.25" D; Largest Frame: 3.75" H x 5.5" W x 0.25" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.