Giovanni Boldini (Ferrara 1842 - Paris 1931) "Portrait of Mr Bonetti" 1862 oil on cardboard (30.5x22 cm) signed and dated lower left on the back: inscription and cartouche in 18th century frame in carved and gilded egno (restorations) (defects) Provenance The David Botto Collection, Scopinich Gallery, Milan, February 1931; The Tabacchi Collection, Galleria Dedalo, Milan, December, 1934; Finarte, Milan, May 1976 Bibliography The David Botto Collection, Scopinich Gallery, Milan, February 1931, no. 118, plate IX; The Tabacchi Collection, Galleria Dedalo, Milan, December, 1934, no. 100, table IV; Auction of 19th Century Paintings, Finarte, Milan, May 1976, No. 48, p. 15; P. Dini, F. Dini, Giovanni Boldini. Catalogo ragionato, Vol. III, Tomo Secondo, Allemandi, Turin, 2002, No. 1256, p. 632 With thanks to Dr. Francesca Dini for the authoritative confirmation through direct vision of the authenticity