Decorative tray - Spain - Surrender of Granada

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Oval brass tray dating from 1850–1900, in antique Baroque style, with a golden finish and a central repoussé relief depicting the Rendición de Granada, made in Spain, measuring 32 cm high, 45 cm wide and 3 cm deep.

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It is a decorative piece that works almost like a small historical tale in metal, an oval tray where the relief becomes narration. In the center, the celebrated Rendition of Granada is depicted, inspired by Francisco Pradilla’s composition, with its solemn figures, the horses, the banners, and that moment of transition between two worlds that fascinated the painter so much. Here, the scene is translated into the language of repoussé: marked volumes, defined gestures, garments that seem to move thanks to the play of lights and shadows in the metal.

The edge of the tray is worked with a profusion of vegetal motifs and scrollwork, creating a nearly ceremonial frame that houses the central scene as if it were a historic medallion. The golden finish — warmer than brilliant — adds depth and an antique air that enhances the details of the relief.

It is not a simple functional tray: it is an object intended for display, to celebrate a key episode of Spanish history through craftsmanship. The translation of Pradilla’s painting into metal gives it a different presence, more tactile, more sculptural, turning it into a decorative piece with character and memory.

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It is a decorative piece that works almost like a small historical tale in metal, an oval tray where the relief becomes narration. In the center, the celebrated Rendition of Granada is depicted, inspired by Francisco Pradilla’s composition, with its solemn figures, the horses, the banners, and that moment of transition between two worlds that fascinated the painter so much. Here, the scene is translated into the language of repoussé: marked volumes, defined gestures, garments that seem to move thanks to the play of lights and shadows in the metal.

The edge of the tray is worked with a profusion of vegetal motifs and scrollwork, creating a nearly ceremonial frame that houses the central scene as if it were a historic medallion. The golden finish — warmer than brilliant — adds depth and an antique air that enhances the details of the relief.

It is not a simple functional tray: it is an object intended for display, to celebrate a key episode of Spanish history through craftsmanship. The translation of Pradilla’s painting into metal gives it a different presence, more tactile, more sculptural, turning it into a decorative piece with character and memory.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Baroque
Title additional information
Surrender of Granada
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Spain
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
32 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
SpainVerified
2974
Objects sold
90.34%
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