École espagnole (XX) - Vase fleuri






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Vase fleuri is an oil painting on canvas from Spain dating to 1970–1980, titled as Vase fleuri, with a 46 cm high by 32 cm wide frame, sold with frame, by École espagnole (XX), depicting Plants and flowers, in an original edition and unsigned.
Description from the seller
Oil on canvas still life with flowers, ascribed to the Spanish school of the 20th century, featuring an elegant arrangement of flowers placed in a vase on an architectural surface, evoking the classical tradition of the still life reinterpreted from a modern sensibility. The composition stands out for its chromatic harmony and the ornamental richness of the whole, where the flowers, carefully modeled through a precise and nuanced brushstroke, reveal a balance between naturalism and decorative intent.
The palette combines warm, luminous tones with soft contrasts that add depth and vitality to the scene, while the dark background enhances the volume and delicacy of the floral forms, creating an intimate and refined atmosphere. The pictorial treatment reveals a solid knowledge of the European still-life tradition, with particular attention to botanical details and to the compositional arrangement.
Special mention is due to the frame, with a strong aesthetic presence and high ornamental quality, featuring lavish relief decoration and a gilded finish that adds character and distinction to the whole. Its architectural design and decorative richness frame the work exceptionally, enhancing its visual impact and reinforcing its value as an integral decorative piece. The painting is presented framed, forming a harmonious composition where artwork and frame fully dialogue, making it especially attractive to both collectors and lovers of classic and eclectic decoration.
Seller's Story
Oil on canvas still life with flowers, ascribed to the Spanish school of the 20th century, featuring an elegant arrangement of flowers placed in a vase on an architectural surface, evoking the classical tradition of the still life reinterpreted from a modern sensibility. The composition stands out for its chromatic harmony and the ornamental richness of the whole, where the flowers, carefully modeled through a precise and nuanced brushstroke, reveal a balance between naturalism and decorative intent.
The palette combines warm, luminous tones with soft contrasts that add depth and vitality to the scene, while the dark background enhances the volume and delicacy of the floral forms, creating an intimate and refined atmosphere. The pictorial treatment reveals a solid knowledge of the European still-life tradition, with particular attention to botanical details and to the compositional arrangement.
Special mention is due to the frame, with a strong aesthetic presence and high ornamental quality, featuring lavish relief decoration and a gilded finish that adds character and distinction to the whole. Its architectural design and decorative richness frame the work exceptionally, enhancing its visual impact and reinforcing its value as an integral decorative piece. The painting is presented framed, forming a harmonious composition where artwork and frame fully dialogue, making it especially attractive to both collectors and lovers of classic and eclectic decoration.
