Spanish school (XIX) - Floral Still Life
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Floral Still Life, 19th century, oil painting on panel, Spain, sold with frame.
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Description from the seller
Floral Still Life
Spanish School
Late 19th century – early 20th century
No visible signature.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK
1.1 Technical and Support
Oil on board
1.2 Author and Chronology
Spanish School
Late 19th century – early 20th century
A work that sits within the late Spanish bodegón tradition, with influences from academic naturalism and echoes of fin-de-siècle decorativeism.
No signature is visible.
1.3 Measures
Table: 80 x 60 cm
With frame: 111 x 91 cm
Approximate weight: 15 kg
Significant wooden frame of substantial size, featuring architectural moulding and a gilded inner edge, with a strong decorative presence.
ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
2.1 Composition
The work depicts a tall crystal vase, placed on a neutral surface, containing an exuberant ornamental floral bouquet.
The composition is arranged in a pyramidal manner, with a central axis marked by a vertical blue iris that visually organizes the whole.
The flowers — red and blue tulips, a central peony, hydrangeas, and small white flowers — are evenly distributed, creating an ascending rhythm and lateral expansion.
The plain background in a warm brown tone enhances the volume of the arrangement and draws attention to the bouquet's chromatic intensity.
2.2 Treatment of light and color
The palette is rich and contrasted, with a predominance of deep greens, vivid reds, and saturated blues.
The light strikes from the side, shaping leaves and petals with a confident, impasto brushstroke, especially visible in the central peony.
The vase’s crystal features reflections and transparencies created by glazes and vertical linear brushstrokes, a hallmark of decorative naturalism from the turn of the century.
The ensemble combines naturalistic intent with a clearly ornamental inclination.
2.3 Technical quality
Strong drawing and a well-defined compositional structure.
Controlled brushstroke, with visible impasto on the main flowers.
Correct rendering of the plant volume and mastery of chromatic contrast.
The work shows academic training and knowledge of the European still-life tradition.
Historical Context and Author
3.1 Artistic framework
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Spanish painting maintained a significant production of floral still lifes intended both for private collecting and for bourgeois decoration.
The genre evolved from academic naturalism toward more decorative and chromatically intense solutions.
3.2 Stylistic Context
The work shows affinities with the late Spanish naturalist tradition, with influences from Central European still-life painting and from the incipient decorative Modernist taste.
The treatment of the neutral background and the centrality of the vase refer to academic models disseminated in Spanish schools and regional workshops.
3.3 Attribution
A piece attributed to the Spanish School dating from the late 19th to the early 20th century, based on its technical, chromatic, and constructive characteristics.
No signature is visible.
Attribution based on formal and contextual analysis.
Condition of Preservation
4.1 Support
Structurally stable table.
No visible deformations.
4.2 Painting Surface
Good overall condition
Crackling in accordance with the chronology.
Preserve the original texture and visible fillings.
4.3 Marco
A large-format frame with substantial weight.
Structurally sound.
Shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
Warranty, Transparency, and Service
5.1 Philosophy
Barcelona Art Gallery presents its works with professional curatorial criteria, prioritizing transparency and descriptive rigor.
5.2 Commitment to the buyer
Work cataloged on the basis of technical and stylistic analysis.
Detailed and honest description.
Direct and personalized communication.
Pre- and post-sale assistance.
Full monitoring of the process.
5.3 Packaging and shipping
Professional packaging specialized in art transportation.
Reinforced protection tailored to its weight and dimensions.
Certified and insured shipment.
Complete logistics tracking.
International shipping availability.
The artwork will be packaged in accordance with professional standards appropriate to its format and weight.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTING
6.1 Artistic value
A large-format floral still life with a strong decorative presence, representative of the Spanish tradition of the transition between the 19th and 20th centuries.
6.2 Thematic Interest
The floral category maintains steady demand in the international market due to its decorative versatility and ornamental value.
6.3 Positioning
A large-scale work, a sturdy panel, and a frame with a strong presence.
Suitable for both a private collection and interiors with a classical or eclectic character.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateFloral Still Life
Spanish School
Late 19th century – early 20th century
No visible signature.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE WORK
1.1 Technical and Support
Oil on board
1.2 Author and Chronology
Spanish School
Late 19th century – early 20th century
A work that sits within the late Spanish bodegón tradition, with influences from academic naturalism and echoes of fin-de-siècle decorativeism.
No signature is visible.
1.3 Measures
Table: 80 x 60 cm
With frame: 111 x 91 cm
Approximate weight: 15 kg
Significant wooden frame of substantial size, featuring architectural moulding and a gilded inner edge, with a strong decorative presence.
ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION
2.1 Composition
The work depicts a tall crystal vase, placed on a neutral surface, containing an exuberant ornamental floral bouquet.
The composition is arranged in a pyramidal manner, with a central axis marked by a vertical blue iris that visually organizes the whole.
The flowers — red and blue tulips, a central peony, hydrangeas, and small white flowers — are evenly distributed, creating an ascending rhythm and lateral expansion.
The plain background in a warm brown tone enhances the volume of the arrangement and draws attention to the bouquet's chromatic intensity.
2.2 Treatment of light and color
The palette is rich and contrasted, with a predominance of deep greens, vivid reds, and saturated blues.
The light strikes from the side, shaping leaves and petals with a confident, impasto brushstroke, especially visible in the central peony.
The vase’s crystal features reflections and transparencies created by glazes and vertical linear brushstrokes, a hallmark of decorative naturalism from the turn of the century.
The ensemble combines naturalistic intent with a clearly ornamental inclination.
2.3 Technical quality
Strong drawing and a well-defined compositional structure.
Controlled brushstroke, with visible impasto on the main flowers.
Correct rendering of the plant volume and mastery of chromatic contrast.
The work shows academic training and knowledge of the European still-life tradition.
Historical Context and Author
3.1 Artistic framework
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Spanish painting maintained a significant production of floral still lifes intended both for private collecting and for bourgeois decoration.
The genre evolved from academic naturalism toward more decorative and chromatically intense solutions.
3.2 Stylistic Context
The work shows affinities with the late Spanish naturalist tradition, with influences from Central European still-life painting and from the incipient decorative Modernist taste.
The treatment of the neutral background and the centrality of the vase refer to academic models disseminated in Spanish schools and regional workshops.
3.3 Attribution
A piece attributed to the Spanish School dating from the late 19th to the early 20th century, based on its technical, chromatic, and constructive characteristics.
No signature is visible.
Attribution based on formal and contextual analysis.
Condition of Preservation
4.1 Support
Structurally stable table.
No visible deformations.
4.2 Painting Surface
Good overall condition
Crackling in accordance with the chronology.
Preserve the original texture and visible fillings.
4.3 Marco
A large-format frame with substantial weight.
Structurally sound.
Shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
Photographs are an essential part of the description.
Warranty, Transparency, and Service
5.1 Philosophy
Barcelona Art Gallery presents its works with professional curatorial criteria, prioritizing transparency and descriptive rigor.
5.2 Commitment to the buyer
Work cataloged on the basis of technical and stylistic analysis.
Detailed and honest description.
Direct and personalized communication.
Pre- and post-sale assistance.
Full monitoring of the process.
5.3 Packaging and shipping
Professional packaging specialized in art transportation.
Reinforced protection tailored to its weight and dimensions.
Certified and insured shipment.
Complete logistics tracking.
International shipping availability.
The artwork will be packaged in accordance with professional standards appropriate to its format and weight.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTING
6.1 Artistic value
A large-format floral still life with a strong decorative presence, representative of the Spanish tradition of the transition between the 19th and 20th centuries.
6.2 Thematic Interest
The floral category maintains steady demand in the international market due to its decorative versatility and ornamental value.
6.3 Positioning
A large-scale work, a sturdy panel, and a frame with a strong presence.
Suitable for both a private collection and interiors with a classical or eclectic character.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Spanish school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Floral Still Life
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
111 cm
Width
91 cm
Weight
18 kg
Depiction/Theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Baroque
Period
19th century
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