Giuseppe Migneco (Messina 1903 - Milan 1997) - The Fortune Teller.

Giuseppe Migneco (Messina 1903 - Milan 1997) - The Fortune Teller. 49.5 x 39.5 cm (unframed) - 52.5 x 40.5 cm (framed). Mixed media drawing on paper, in a wooden frame. Work signed and dated lower right: "Migneco 46". Giuseppe Migneco is among the most original figures of the Italian Twentieth Century, active between Messina and Milan, where he came into contact with the environment of Corrente and developed an expressive language of great intensity. His work is characterized by a nervous and incisive line, capable of conveying psychological tension and popular humanity with economy of means. In this drawing from 1946, a fortune teller is depicted in the act of looking at the cards laid out on the table, with her hands clasped in front of her face in a gesture of concentration. The ink line, rapid and sure, constructs the face of the figure with an expressive effectiveness typical of the artist's best graphic production: the circled eyes and the fixed gaze give the subject an almost theatrical intensity. In the background, a few quick lines evoke an interior without defining it, leaving all the compositional strength to the central figure. Condition report: Good condition of the painted surface, with normal signs of aging consistent with the age of the work. Please note that the protective glass will be shipped disassembled and separate to avoid damage during transport. The gallery disclaims any responsibility for possible breakage of the glass during shipping. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This artwork has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage, which attests that the artwork does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be freely exported. The regulation in force from 2026 provides for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the commission of experts: on average 2-3 weeks from sending the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The environmental images are generated with AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the work.