L. MORONI Framed Pierrot Picture MIDA and 31 similar items

Lucretia Moroni?s work in silver is on full display in this work entitled Pierrot. Etched silver foil with enamel on top to bring the portrait of a clown?s tears to life. The enamel adds casual depth to an already trivial challenge of realism. It combines elements of tradition Americana and Italiana colors (pastels, bright warm colors; colors that are reminiscent of the 1950s) against a portrait angle image of the clown. The clown of course is crying, making this a joke of a joke. (I have taken the liberty to nickname this work ?Pagliacci?). The whole frame is 16 inches tall and 14 inches wide. The silver frame miniature is roughly 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. It is signed in the bottom right Moroni and very lightly stamped Ag=13g. I suspect it to indicate that there is 13 grams of silver foil but those weights are usually off - regardless, the value here is in the art and not in the silver. Beneath the work, on the secondary frame, is a name plate of the artist. Please see photos as that is the most important part. There are a two marks to call attention to: one on the face in the enamel, and the other is just to the right above the portrait in the enamel as well. Again - see photos! Shipped via USPS or UPS; we reserve discretion but will coordinate with buyer to determine what is best. Ac/Dc L. MORONI Framed Pierrot Picture MIDA Sterling Silver AG 925 Italy Signed Clown. Shipped with USPS First Class.