August Rosell (1951)- NO RESERVE - The Quiet Table

STILL LIFE WITH JARS AND FLORAL TABLECLOTH

 - August Rosell (Barcelona, 1951) — Oil on Oil-primed Cardboard

• Author: August Rosell (Barcelona, 1951)

• Chronology: Second half of the 20th century, with no specific date confirmed

• Technique: Oil on oil-primed cardboard

• Support: Oil-primed cardboard

• Dimensions of the work: 27 × 22 cm, height × width

• Total dimensions: 37 × 32 cm, height × width

• Signature: Signed “August Rosell” in the lower right corner

• Theme: Interior still life with ceramics, jug, cup and floral tablecloth

• Presentation: Wooden frame painted in grayish tones

• Condition: General condition acceptable. The painting presents a textured surface, small irregularities, light abrasions and signs of age visible in photographs. The frame shows wear, small losses and signs of use.

• Observations: The back is protected by a paper cover; the work is offered in its current presentation, not unframed from the frame.

-- The work will be professionally packed with custom packaging and shipped insured to any international destination.

-- We work with a specialized logistics center, with preparation and distribution within approximately 3 days once payment is confirmed.

IDENTIFICATION

 1.1. Authorship and signature

The work is catalogued as August Rosell, according to the clearly visible signature in the lower right corner. It is a small-format, intimate piece, especially representative of an interior painting built from observation, color and the synthesis of forms.

 1.2. A domestic still life

The composition gathers a set of jugs, a cup, a glass and various containers on a floral tablecloth. It is not presented as a literal description of the object, but as a scene of atmosphere, rhythm and chromatic balance.

ARTISTIC DESCRIPTION

 2.1. Ceramics, light and color

The green, turquoise and yellow ceramics are arranged against a dark background that emphasizes their presence. The light does not come from a specific spotlight: it seems to softly unfold over the table, unifying the objects and the textile.

 2.2. The presence of the tablecloth

The floral tablecloth occupies much of the composition and becomes the true emotional space of the work. Its pinks, yellows and blues introduce movement, while the free brushwork prevents the overall from feeling rigid or merely decorative.

STYLE, SCHOOL AND CONTEXT

 3.1. Contemporary Catalan painting

August Rosell belongs to contemporary Catalan painting linked to direct study of light, landscape, interior and still-life. In this piece he adopts a synthetic and colorful language, with frank brushwork and a sensitive construction of volumes.

 3.2. A modern vision of the still life

Without claiming direct affiliation with a specific author, the work dialogues with the modern tradition of 20th‑century still life: simplified forms, expressive colors and a special attention to the painting material over incidental detail.

CONDITION REPORT

 4.1. Painted surface

The work presents in an overall acceptable condition, with texture, small irregularities and signs of use or age visible in the photographs. It is recommended to carefully study all images, which are an essential part of the description.

 4.2. Frame

The wooden frame painted shows wear, small losses and surface marks. It is included as a courtesy and presentation element; it is not considered part of the main artistic value of the work.

GUARANTEE, TRANSPARENCY AND SHIPPING

 5.1. Transparent description

The work is offered in accordance with the visible signature, its material characteristics and the available information. The photographs, measurements and description should be understood as an inseparable part of the cataloging and state statement.

 5.2. Frame included as a courtesy

The frame is provided as a gift, with no independent commercial appraisal. No claims will be accepted regarding its condition, age, fragility, alterations, stability or decorative suitability, as these are visible and described aspects.

 5.3. Packaging and transport conditions

The gallery works with a professional packaging company, custom protection and foam, in addition to insured international shipping. Any additional transport charges for destinations outside Euro zones 1 and 2, islands, remote areas, high-rate locations, non-EU destinations or special logistical circumstances will be borne by the buyer.

CONTEMPLATION

 6.1. A table in silence

There is a special serenity in this small scene: the gentle weight of the ceramics, the darkness of the background and the dispersed color of the tablecloth create a daily moment paused in time.

 6.2. A work to live with

It does not seek to impose itself. It is a painting that reveals itself slowly, where each object maintains its independence and, at the same time, participates in a shared calm light.