james-bonelli-pa-1916-2000-i-seashore-merry-go-round-i
Lot 397
James Bonelli (PA, 1916-2000), Seashore Merry-Go-Round
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Oil on canvas (lined), signed lower left, also signed and titled to verso, presented in wooden frame with linen liner.

DOA 25.25 x 31 in.

From the Collection of a Gentleman, Florida

James Bonelli studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was awarded the coveted Emlen Cresson Scholarship to continue his art studies in Europe. After returning following the outbreak of WWII, he earned his M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1949. Bonelli achieved success as a professional artist and teacher, exhibiting work frequently throughout his lifetime.

Surface grime, canvas restretched, craquelure, and what appears to be retouching lower left.

$600 - 900