Spanish school (XX) - Animal drawing with dedications

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Description from the seller

BEAUTIFUL DRAWING OF DOGS WITH ANNOTATIONS AND DEDICATION –
A SKETCH OF GREAT FRESHNESS AND SPONTANEITY

Drawing on paper
With handwritten annotations and dedication

Visible dimensions of the work: 22 x 27 cm
Dimensions with frame: 36 x 41 cm

1. IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Work
Beautiful drawing of dogs rendered with extraordinary freshness of line, accompanied by handwritten annotations and dedications that significantly enrich its personality and evocative value.

1.2. Nature of the piece
We are dealing with a work of intimate and very direct character, halfway between a natural drawing, a tender observation of the animal, and the artist’s personal imprint. Precisely that mix of spontaneity and closeness is one of its greatest virtues.

1.3. Dimensions
Visible work: 22 x 27 cm
With frame: 36 x 41 cm

2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION

2.1. Composition
The sheet gathers several studies of dogs in different attitudes and positions, arranged naturally on the paper. The artist captures with notable economy of means the movement, the gesture, and the liveliness of the animals, achieving a loose, varied composition that is very pleasant to the eye.

2.2. Graphic language
The stroke is free, expressive, and confident. With very few means he defines volumes, tensions, and postures, revealing a hand accustomed to quick drawing and to observing the natural world. There is in the piece a very attractive balance between lightness, synthesis, and sensitivity.

2.3. Annotations and dedication
The handwritten inscriptions add a plus of authenticity and charm, transforming the drawing into something more than a simple study. These personal traces reinforce its unique character and its intimate, almost confidential human dimension.

3. INTEREST AND AESTHETIC VALUE
This type of work tends to awaken special interest among collectors because it preserves the immediacy of the creative process intact. There is no rigidity or artifice: everything breathes truth, naturalness, and grace.

In addition to its graphic quality, the drawing possesses a strong decorative appeal, especially for those who value works on paper with soul, spontaneity, and an implicit story.

4. CONDITION
Good overall condition.

The work is presented framed, which favors its preservation and visual presence. The photographs are part of the description.

5. GUARANTEE AND SHIPPING
Work offered with honest description as a drawing on paper with handwritten annotations and dedication.
Professional packaging will be carried out and carefully protected shipping, with special attention to the frame and the glass.

6. COLLECTING OPPORTUNITY
An especially seductive piece due to its freshness, natural grace, and intimate dimension. Ideal for drawing collectors, lovers of animal studies, or buyers seeking an authentic, lively work full of sensitivity.

It is one of those drawings that conquers precisely for its apparent lightness and the truth they contain.

Seller's Story

Barcelona Art Gallery Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces. We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers. Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works. In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects. We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces. Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping. From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
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BEAUTIFUL DRAWING OF DOGS WITH ANNOTATIONS AND DEDICATION –
A SKETCH OF GREAT FRESHNESS AND SPONTANEITY

Drawing on paper
With handwritten annotations and dedication

Visible dimensions of the work: 22 x 27 cm
Dimensions with frame: 36 x 41 cm

1. IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Work
Beautiful drawing of dogs rendered with extraordinary freshness of line, accompanied by handwritten annotations and dedications that significantly enrich its personality and evocative value.

1.2. Nature of the piece
We are dealing with a work of intimate and very direct character, halfway between a natural drawing, a tender observation of the animal, and the artist’s personal imprint. Precisely that mix of spontaneity and closeness is one of its greatest virtues.

1.3. Dimensions
Visible work: 22 x 27 cm
With frame: 36 x 41 cm

2. ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION

2.1. Composition
The sheet gathers several studies of dogs in different attitudes and positions, arranged naturally on the paper. The artist captures with notable economy of means the movement, the gesture, and the liveliness of the animals, achieving a loose, varied composition that is very pleasant to the eye.

2.2. Graphic language
The stroke is free, expressive, and confident. With very few means he defines volumes, tensions, and postures, revealing a hand accustomed to quick drawing and to observing the natural world. There is in the piece a very attractive balance between lightness, synthesis, and sensitivity.

2.3. Annotations and dedication
The handwritten inscriptions add a plus of authenticity and charm, transforming the drawing into something more than a simple study. These personal traces reinforce its unique character and its intimate, almost confidential human dimension.

3. INTEREST AND AESTHETIC VALUE
This type of work tends to awaken special interest among collectors because it preserves the immediacy of the creative process intact. There is no rigidity or artifice: everything breathes truth, naturalness, and grace.

In addition to its graphic quality, the drawing possesses a strong decorative appeal, especially for those who value works on paper with soul, spontaneity, and an implicit story.

4. CONDITION
Good overall condition.

The work is presented framed, which favors its preservation and visual presence. The photographs are part of the description.

5. GUARANTEE AND SHIPPING
Work offered with honest description as a drawing on paper with handwritten annotations and dedication.
Professional packaging will be carried out and carefully protected shipping, with special attention to the frame and the glass.

6. COLLECTING OPPORTUNITY
An especially seductive piece due to its freshness, natural grace, and intimate dimension. Ideal for drawing collectors, lovers of animal studies, or buyers seeking an authentic, lively work full of sensitivity.

It is one of those drawings that conquers precisely for its apparent lightness and the truth they contain.

Seller's Story

Barcelona Art Gallery Barcelona Art Gallery is made up of several artistic spaces based in the Les Corts district, Barcelona, specializing in old master painting, modern painting, decorative art, and European patrimonial pieces. We regularly collaborate with dealers, antique dealers, galleries, and private collectors from across Europe, which allows us to offer a continuous, curated, and varied selection of works for our international bidders and buyers. Our catalog focuses mainly on high-era European painting from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries: oils, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, and Central European painting, as well as religious works, landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, academic painting, Impressionism, modern and decorative works. In addition to our auction activity, we work and collaborate with interior designers, decorators, galleries, collectors, film and theater production professionals, creative studios, and cultural sector professionals seeking pieces with character for specific projects. We are open to professional collaborations related to art, interior design, set design, collecting, decoration, audiovisual projects, commercial spaces, and the recovery of patrimonial pieces. Each work is presented with a clear, prudent, and honest description, accompanied by detailed photographs that are an essential part of the lot information. We work with bespoke professional packaging, a specialized logistics center, and insured international shipping. From Barcelona, we select works with history, presence, and a distinctive identity for collectors, interior designers, gallery owners, creative professionals, and art lovers from around the world.
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Details

Artist
Spanish school (XX)
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Animal drawing with dedications
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
41 cm
Weight
4 g
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Social Realism
Period
1980-1990
SpainVerified
2760
Objects sold
100%
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