Lot 85: Painting by Luigi Bechi

Lot 85: Painting by Luigi Bechi

Oil on canvas, “Going to Market”, signed l.r. “L. Bechi” (Italian, 1830-1919), c. 1870, girl on donkey holding shawl above her head, with boy leading the donkey, Bechi was born in Florence and fought in the war against Austria, well known 19th c. artist, 5″ w original gold leaf frame, 38″ x 30″ (sight). 

Estimate: $15,000-20,000

Description

Oil on canvas, “Going to Market”, signed l.r. “L. Bechi” (Italian, 1830-1919), c. 1870, girl on donkey holding shawl above her head, with boy leading the donkey, Bechi was born in Florence and fought in the war against Austria, well known 19th c. artist, 5″ w original gold leaf frame, 38″ x 30″ (sight). 

Estimate: $15,000-20,000