Italian painter (18th century) - Portrait of a gentleman with an aphorism. 92 x 68 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame. - Bears the inscription: “In the world there are more fools than wise men, those few wise men have more madness than wisdom in their brains.” Condition report: Lined canvas. Good condition of the painted surface, with oxidation of the varnish. - All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. - Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available on request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at info@viezziarte.it or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. *Message to non-Italian buyers: Please note that this work has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy from the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of Italian cultural heritage. Normally the release times for the certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force since 2021 provides, for amounts declared less than €13,500, shorter times at the discretion of the committee of experts. All costs of this operation are included.