Description
This vintage Italian oil painting by Mario Maresca Serra captures the charm of a Mediterranean garden scene in Sorrento, rendered in rich impasto technique. Featuring a sunlit architectural doorway framed by vibrant florals, the composition reflects classic Italian plein-air influence and offers strong decorative appeal with textured brushwork and warm tonal depth.
- Details:
o Artist/Country of Origin: Mario Maresca Serra (Italy)
o Item Description: Original oil painting on panel depicting "Sorrento - Ville Pompeiana"
o Design Details: Impressionistic Mediterranean courtyard scene with arched doorway, lush florals, and thick impasto brushwork; signed lower left; housed in ornate gilt frame with linen mat; includes certificate of authenticity on verso
o Age Range: 1960s-1980s
o Dimensions: Approx. 12.25" x 10.25" x 1.25" (framed)/ 7x5" Artwork
o Materials: Oil on panel, wood frame, linen mat
o Color Palette: Warm earth tones, greens, yellows, reds, and soft neutrals
o Design Styles: Mediterranean, Tuscan, Impressionist, Traditional European
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: - Condition:
o Vintage (20+ Years)
o Used
o Painting surface in good condition with pronounced texture; frame shows minor wear consistent with age; backing paper aged with wear to certificate; overall well-preserved and display-ready
Origin:
Italy
Materials & Techniques:
Linen, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
Art Subjects: Architecture, Botanic, Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
- Details:
o Artist/Country of Origin: Mario Maresca Serra (Italy)
o Item Description: Original oil painting on panel depicting "Sorrento - Ville Pompeiana"
o Design Details: Impressionistic Mediterranean courtyard scene with arched doorway, lush florals, and thick impasto brushwork; signed lower left; housed in ornate gilt frame with linen mat; includes certificate of authenticity on verso
o Age Range: 1960s-1980s
o Dimensions: Approx. 12.25" x 10.25" x 1.25" (framed)/ 7x5" Artwork
o Materials: Oil on panel, wood frame, linen mat
o Color Palette: Warm earth tones, greens, yellows, reds, and soft neutrals
o Design Styles: Mediterranean, Tuscan, Impressionist, Traditional European
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: - Condition:
o Vintage (20+ Years)
o Used
o Painting surface in good condition with pronounced texture; frame shows minor wear consistent with age; backing paper aged with wear to certificate; overall well-preserved and display-ready
Origin:
Italy
Materials & Techniques:
Linen, Oil Paint, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
Art Subjects: Architecture, Botanic, Landscape
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; - Condition:
o Vintage (20+ Years)
o Used
o Painting surface in good condition with pronounced texture; frame shows minor wear consistent with age; backing paper aged with wear to certificate; overall well-preserved and display-ready
o Vintage (20+ Years)
o Used
o Painting surface in good condition with pronounced texture; frame shows minor wear consistent with age; backing paper aged with wear to certificate; overall well-preserved and display-ready
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12.25 x 10.25 x 1.25 in
Late 20th Century Italian Mario Maresca Serra (b.1912-1991) Impasto Oil Painting on Board
Estimate $150-$450
Starting Bid
$75
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