Jean Roig (1929) - NO RESERVE - Roses for an intimate devotion
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Roses for an intimate devotion, 1960–1970, oil painting, France, sold with frame.
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Title: Roses for an Intimate Devotion
Style: Post-Impressionist Realism
Pictorial School: Catalan School of the mid-20th century
1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Jean Roig (Barcelona, 1926)
Chronology: circa 1955–1965
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 55 × 46 cm
Dimensions with frame: 68 × 60 cm
Conservation status: Good, with natural patina of time
Frame: High-quality wooden frame, wide molding with a softly patinated light finish, sober and elegant, in keeping with the intimate character of the work
2. COMPOSITIONAL AND ICONOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
The work portrays a carefully balanced floral still life: a multicolored bouquet of roses arranged in a classically inspired blue ceramic vase, resting on a table covered by a white cloth with rich impasto brushwork.
The dark, neutral, and profound background enhances the volume and chromatic vibrancy of the flowers, creating an atmosphere of contemplation and quiet.
The handwritten dedication in Catalan — “Dedicat a Maria Fontanals amb tot l’afecte” — introduces an intimate and affectionate dimension, transforming the still life into an object of personal memory and homage, where the flower acquires a symbolic value of love, permanence, and devotion.
3. STYLE, SCHOOL AND COMPARATIVE APPRAISAL
Jean Roig is rooted in the Catalan tradition of postwar lyrical realism, with clear affinities to artists such as Antoni Vila Arrufat, Pere Pruna, or certain late still lifes by Joaquim Mir in his more restrained vein.
The brushwork is assured, textural, and expressive, especially evident in the treatment of the white cloth and the petals, where impasto provides corporeality and visual rhythm.
A work of notable technical quality and chromatic sensitivity, which engages with the great tradition of European modern still life. Its dedicated character and careful execution make it an appealing piece for collectors of the Catalan school as well as for lovers of 20th-century intimate 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.
Translated by Google TranslateTitle: Roses for an Intimate Devotion
Style: Post-Impressionist Realism
Pictorial School: Catalan School of the mid-20th century
1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Jean Roig (Barcelona, 1926)
Chronology: circa 1955–1965
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 55 × 46 cm
Dimensions with frame: 68 × 60 cm
Conservation status: Good, with natural patina of time
Frame: High-quality wooden frame, wide molding with a softly patinated light finish, sober and elegant, in keeping with the intimate character of the work
2. COMPOSITIONAL AND ICONOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
The work portrays a carefully balanced floral still life: a multicolored bouquet of roses arranged in a classically inspired blue ceramic vase, resting on a table covered by a white cloth with rich impasto brushwork.
The dark, neutral, and profound background enhances the volume and chromatic vibrancy of the flowers, creating an atmosphere of contemplation and quiet.
The handwritten dedication in Catalan — “Dedicat a Maria Fontanals amb tot l’afecte” — introduces an intimate and affectionate dimension, transforming the still life into an object of personal memory and homage, where the flower acquires a symbolic value of love, permanence, and devotion.
3. STYLE, SCHOOL AND COMPARATIVE APPRAISAL
Jean Roig is rooted in the Catalan tradition of postwar lyrical realism, with clear affinities to artists such as Antoni Vila Arrufat, Pere Pruna, or certain late still lifes by Joaquim Mir in his more restrained vein.
The brushwork is assured, textural, and expressive, especially evident in the treatment of the white cloth and the petals, where impasto provides corporeality and visual rhythm.
A work of notable technical quality and chromatic sensitivity, which engages with the great tradition of European modern still life. Its dedicated character and careful execution make it an appealing piece for collectors of the Catalan school as well as for lovers of 20th-century intimate 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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Artist
Jean Roig (1929) - NO RESERVE
Sold with frame
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Roses for an intimate devotion
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
68 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
5 kg
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Impressionism
Period
1960-1970
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