O’REILLYS Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction Starting 16th November 2022 at 1pm

8 creative sense, and in his words paints the “mystery of nature”. In this month’s auction, we have a work by the ar tist that showcases his personal style as well as undeniable skill for rendering the human form. Lot 518 in the November Sale is titled La Regina (2021) and is an oil on canvas painting by the ar tist.The painting shows ‘La Regina’ or ‘The Queen’ holding what appears to be a marionette puppet which were popular for enter tainment in Italy during the Renaissance, in par ticular during the commedia dell’ar te period in the 16th century; perhaps a direct reference to the period relating to the work of his influence, Caravaggio. The vivid colours used in all of Claudio’s works are congruent with someone who has been influenced by the work of Bosch, par ticularly Garden of Earthly Delights (1503 – 1515).The “mystery of nature” is also reflected in this piece as the stillness of the setting contrasts with the almost otherworldly nature of the Queen’s headdress. Claudio’s skill as a por traitist is also clear in this work through the propor tions of the figure as well as the rendering of the oil on her skin and the projection of her collarbones and muscles beneath it.The Queen holds the marionette puppet as though it is a baby, and we can see his lifelike eyes looking up at her in awe; a comment perhaps on a royal looking after her subjects in exchange for admiration. As a contemporary ar tist, it is interesting that Claudio Giulianelli chooses not to address political topics in his work, as is currently a popular approach in the ar t world. He uses neutral themes and unidentifiable figures to connect with a broad audience and allow for differing perspectives on subject matter.The titles of his works are often vague, only slightly guiding the audience in the way of interpretation or simply to give context to the viewer. Claudio has shown internationally in both joint and solo shows over 33 times, in countries such as England, China, USA, Colombia, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates, to name only a few. His works are in both public and private collections around the world, such as the Palazzo della Cancelleria in the Vatican, in galleries, homes, and also in churches in Italy and Austria. Claudio Giulianelli’s La Regina would be a welcome addition to wherever it is hung; bringing brightness and life to a room along with an element of mystery and magic in the subject matter. TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES & SILVER • WEDNESDAY, 16th NOV 2022 AT 1PM