Spanish Dancer (Alternately titled 'Flamenco' or 'The Performance')
Painting on canvas • Pino Daeni (born Giuseppe Dangelico)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Romantic Realism / Academic Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, featuring expressive impasto, wet-on-wet application, and visible, sweeping brushwork to convey motion.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Circa 1995-2005)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40 x 30 inches; vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A central female figure in a vibrant blue tiered flamenco dress dances vigorously, accented by a red flower in her hair. She is flanked by a male guitarist and a background group of spectators within an arched, rustic Spanish setting. The composition emphasizes movement through the treatment of the fabric and the dancer's posture.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The canvas appears taut, with vibrant pigment saturation and no visible surface abrasions.
Estimated Market Value
$40,000 - $65,000 USD (based on original oils by the artist of this scale)
Auction Estimate
$30,000 - $50,000 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a fine art gallery or a licensed publisher of Pino's work (such as Morpheus Fine Art). No visible vintage labels, suggesting a contemporary retail origin.
Art Historical Significance
Pino was a highly influential illustrator and gallery artist known for bridging the gap between commercial illustration and fine art. This work is representative of his 'Spanish' phase, which utilized the passion of Mediterranean culture to showcase his mastery of light and human emotion.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'Pino' signature in the lower right corner. The painting is housed in a high-quality, wide-profile Louis XIV style gilded frame with a linen liner.
Condition Issues
None visible. Surface presents common minor aging typical of modern oils; frame has minor gilding wear at the corners.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV sunlight. Periodic dusting of the ornate frame with a soft, dry brush.