Santini Poncini (French, 20th C.) "Douce Ivresse" ("Sweet Intoxication") Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Twice By The Artist, Dated "64" (Gallery Framed) - This beautiful painting is titled "Douce Ivresse" which means Sweet Intoxication in French. This whimsical painting is crafted by Santini Poncini, one of the most mysterious and elusive painters of 20th century France. Not much is known about his (or perhaps even her) background, but it is suspected that the artist was born in one of the border towns between France and Italy. Most of Poncini's works depict cherub-faced children stylized with doll-like features and makeup. The piece depicts a young French boy with a bottle and cup in hand. His rosy cheeks and glassy eyes give him the look of "Sweet Intoxication" but do not take away from the sweet innocence about him. The piece is in the original frame and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner, on the back of the canvas, and is also dated "64". The piece (including the frame) measures 34" x 22".