Carlo Rigoli Appraisal

Floral Still Life by Carlo Rigoli

This item is an original oil painting on canvas by the Italian artist Carlo Rigoli (1883-1964). The artwork depicts a lush, classical floral arrangement featuring an assortment of roses, peonies, and smaller accent blooms such as blue forget-me-nots and purple stock. The flowers are rendered in a soft, romantic palette of pale pinks, creams, mint greens, and vibrant blues, arranged within a ceramic or porcelain urn that sits upon a dimly lit stone ledge. The background is composed of deep, atmospheric shadows that emphasize the luminosity of the floral subjects. The brushwork exhibits a fine, painterly quality typical of the early to mid-20th-century Italian academic style, focusing on light play and organic texture. The piece is signed 'C. Rigoli' in the lower-left corner in a dark, legible script. The painting is housed in a modern gold-toned metal frame with a wide fabric mat, indicating it was likely reframed in the late 20th century. The visible condition of the canvas appears stable, though there is a faint horizontal reflection on the right side from protective glazing. No major craquelure or pigment loss is immediately visible in the provided image. Rigoli's work often bridges the gap between traditional still life and the decorative sensibilities of the Art Nouveau period, showing high craftsmanship in the delicate layering of petals and realistic leaf structures.