Genís Capdevila Puig (1860/72 – 1929) - Still life with carnations

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Still life with carnations, an oil on canvas by Genís Capdevila Puig (Spain, 1860/72–1929), from the period 1910–1920, original edition, signed by hand, sold with frame, measuring 61 × 71 cm.

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Still Life of Carnations

Technical sheet

Author: Genís Capdevila Puig (Catalonia, 1860/72 – 1929)
Chronology: circa 1900–1920
Technique: oil on canvas
Measurements: 46 × 55 cm
Measurements with frame: 61 × 71 cm
Signature: signed 'G. Capdevila' in the lower left corner.
Condition: very good
Marco: magnificent antique gold frame from the period, made of carved and stuccoed wood, with vegetal decoration and a classic molding, of high quality, perfectly suited to the character of the artwork.

2. Compositional and iconographic description

The composition features a delicate floral still life arranged in a dark bowl on a neutral surface, highlighting a lush bouquet of pink, red, and white flowers. The bluish-green background, sober and velvety, acts as a chromatic counterpoint that enhances the vibrancy of the main motif.

Capdevila works with pictorial matter using rich and impasted brushwork, especially on the petals, giving the flowers an almost tactile vibration. Iconographically, the work is rooted in the symbolic tradition of floral still life, evoking ephemeral beauty, harmony, and bourgeois refinement typical of the turn of the century.

3. Style, School, and Comparative Valuation

Genís Capdevila Puig fully integrates into the Catalan school of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a style close to post-impressionist realism and modernist decorative painting.

His treatment of the flower recalls masters like Francesc Miralles and Modest Urgell in his most intimate aspect, and connects with the European tradition of still life cultivated by Henri Fantin-Latour, which is highly valued today.

The work stands out for its compositional balance, chromatic sensitivity, and technical quality, constituting an excellent example of the Catalan floral still life of the period. It is an elegant piece, highly attractive decoratively and of solid collectible interest within the market of historical Catalan painting.

Seller's Story

At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries. Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona. We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
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Still Life of Carnations

Technical sheet

Author: Genís Capdevila Puig (Catalonia, 1860/72 – 1929)
Chronology: circa 1900–1920
Technique: oil on canvas
Measurements: 46 × 55 cm
Measurements with frame: 61 × 71 cm
Signature: signed 'G. Capdevila' in the lower left corner.
Condition: very good
Marco: magnificent antique gold frame from the period, made of carved and stuccoed wood, with vegetal decoration and a classic molding, of high quality, perfectly suited to the character of the artwork.

2. Compositional and iconographic description

The composition features a delicate floral still life arranged in a dark bowl on a neutral surface, highlighting a lush bouquet of pink, red, and white flowers. The bluish-green background, sober and velvety, acts as a chromatic counterpoint that enhances the vibrancy of the main motif.

Capdevila works with pictorial matter using rich and impasted brushwork, especially on the petals, giving the flowers an almost tactile vibration. Iconographically, the work is rooted in the symbolic tradition of floral still life, evoking ephemeral beauty, harmony, and bourgeois refinement typical of the turn of the century.

3. Style, School, and Comparative Valuation

Genís Capdevila Puig fully integrates into the Catalan school of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a style close to post-impressionist realism and modernist decorative painting.

His treatment of the flower recalls masters like Francesc Miralles and Modest Urgell in his most intimate aspect, and connects with the European tradition of still life cultivated by Henri Fantin-Latour, which is highly valued today.

The work stands out for its compositional balance, chromatic sensitivity, and technical quality, constituting an excellent example of the Catalan floral still life of the period. It is an elegant piece, highly attractive decoratively and of solid collectible interest within the market of historical Catalan painting.

Seller's Story

At Barcelona Art Gallery, we are a large family of art collectors in Barcelona who have been acquiring all kinds of paintings for 2 centuries. Headquartered in the Les Corts neighborhood of Barcelona. We offer part of our private collection for auction: high period and modern paintings that we have been acquiring over time, mainly from art galleries, antique dealers, auctions, private collections and very diverse origins.
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Details

Artist
Genís Capdevila Puig (1860/72 – 1929)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Still life with carnations
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
61 cm
Width
71 cm
Weight
5 kg
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1910-1920
SpainVerified
2330
Objects sold
100%
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