Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - Mesa de frutas





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Oil painting on canvas titled Mesa de frutas by Miquel Torner de Semir (1938), Spain, post-2020, original edition, hand-signed, in good condition, 46 × 55 cm.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Miquel Torner de Semir, depicting a still life where fruits and grapes are laid out on a table, creating a composition full of color, balance, and serenity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
• Dimensions of the work: 46x55x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, Miquel Torner de Semir.
• The piece is in good condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert, using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the actual transport.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting presents a still life composition where various fruits appear arranged on a table, forming a scene full of color, texture, and visual balance. In the center of the image a set of foods stands out that immediately draws the viewer’s gaze, highlighted by its vivid tones and by the way they are organized within the space. The scene conveys a sense of quiet and contemplation, inviting the viewer to pause over the small details of the everyday objects depicted.
On one side of the composition there is an elevated container that holds several fruits of intense colors. The rounded and glossy shapes of these fruits bring great vitality to the ensemble, with reds, yellows, greens, and bluish tones that contrast with the dark background. This contrast creates a very striking visual effect, making the fruits seem to emerge strongly from the surface of the picture.
Beside it appears another protagonist element: a cluster of grapes laid on a plate. The small spheres that compose it are depicted with rich color, where light and dark shades mix to suggest volume and density. This bunch is accompanied by green leaves that add freshness and dynamism to the scene, creating a natural harmony between the botanical shapes and the fruits.
The table on which the objects rest presents itself as a broad, solid surface that organizes the entire composition. Its neutral tones serve as a base to highlight the colors of the foods, while the shadows and texture variations add depth to the ensemble. The dark and slightly abstract background surrounds the scene, creating an intimate atmosphere that concentrates attention on the main elements.
The composition stands out for its balance between geometric and organic forms. The curves of the fruits and grapes contrast with the more structured lines of the container and the surroundings, creating an interesting visual play that keeps the gaze continually traversing the image. Each element seems placed with intention, forming a silent dialogue between color, volume, and space.
Overall, the work presents a still life rich in color and texture that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, transforming a simple arrangement of fruits into a scene full of harmony, balance, and expressiveness.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Miquel Torner de Semir, depicting a still life where fruits and grapes are laid out on a table, creating a composition full of color, balance, and serenity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
• Dimensions of the work: 46x55x2 cm.
• Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right, Miquel Torner de Semir.
• The piece is in good condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert, using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the actual transport.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting presents a still life composition where various fruits appear arranged on a table, forming a scene full of color, texture, and visual balance. In the center of the image a set of foods stands out that immediately draws the viewer’s gaze, highlighted by its vivid tones and by the way they are organized within the space. The scene conveys a sense of quiet and contemplation, inviting the viewer to pause over the small details of the everyday objects depicted.
On one side of the composition there is an elevated container that holds several fruits of intense colors. The rounded and glossy shapes of these fruits bring great vitality to the ensemble, with reds, yellows, greens, and bluish tones that contrast with the dark background. This contrast creates a very striking visual effect, making the fruits seem to emerge strongly from the surface of the picture.
Beside it appears another protagonist element: a cluster of grapes laid on a plate. The small spheres that compose it are depicted with rich color, where light and dark shades mix to suggest volume and density. This bunch is accompanied by green leaves that add freshness and dynamism to the scene, creating a natural harmony between the botanical shapes and the fruits.
The table on which the objects rest presents itself as a broad, solid surface that organizes the entire composition. Its neutral tones serve as a base to highlight the colors of the foods, while the shadows and texture variations add depth to the ensemble. The dark and slightly abstract background surrounds the scene, creating an intimate atmosphere that concentrates attention on the main elements.
The composition stands out for its balance between geometric and organic forms. The curves of the fruits and grapes contrast with the more structured lines of the container and the surroundings, creating an interesting visual play that keeps the gaze continually traversing the image. Each element seems placed with intention, forming a silent dialogue between color, volume, and space.
Overall, the work presents a still life rich in color and texture that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, transforming a simple arrangement of fruits into a scene full of harmony, balance, and expressiveness.

