Andreu Font (1948) - Sinfonía floral






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Sinfonía floral by Andreu Font (1948), oil on canvas, 66 × 54 cm, Spain, dating from 1980–1990.
Description from the seller
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Andreu Font, depicting a lush bouquet of white, pink and red flowers arranged in an elegant vase, within an intimate atmosphere dominated by soft lights and shadows. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 66x54x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual item in color, scale and details.
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 packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a splendid still life of flowers in which an abundant bouquet becomes the absolute protagonist of the composition. The flowers emerge from an elegant rounded vase, occupying most of the space and unfurling with a spontaneous appearance, as if just picked from a garden. The scene conveys a serene and timeless beauty, built from the delicate balance between the color richness of the flowers, the sobriety of the container and the enveloping atmosphere of the background.
The bouquet is composed of numerous flowers of different sizes and colors, distributed in a seemingly natural way. In the lower area stand out white and ivory flowers that form a wide, luminous, and compact group. Their light tones immediately catch the eye and create a beautiful point of light within the composition. The small bluish, cream, gray and yellowish nuances that appear among their petals give them depth, avoiding a surface that feels flat.
Around this luminous core are arranged numerous pink flowers, some fully open and others partially hidden among the leaves. Their colors run through a delicate range from dusty pink to peach, salmon and mauve. This chromatic variety provides softness and elegance to the bouquet, while the irregular arrangement of the petals creates a pleasant sense of movement. Each flower seems to face in a different direction, making the whole feel alive and changing.
The flowers in deep red and garnet introduce the most powerful contrast of the work. They concentrate especially in the central part and on the left side, appearing among the lighter flowers as small bursts of color. Some display deep tones close to burgundy, while others show intense scarlet reflections. These reddish notes provide strength, drama and visual depth, balancing the sweetness of the pinks and the brightness of the whites.
The foliage also plays a fundamental role within the composition. The green leaves, dark and abundant, intertwine among the flowers and help define their outlines. In some areas they are clearly recognizable, while in others they merge with the darker areas of the bouquet. The branches extend to the sides and toward the top, breaking the symmetry and giving the floral arrangement a more free look. Especially delicate is the branch that stretches to the right, accompanied by small pink flowers that seem to gently drift away from the rest of the group.
The vase has a discreet yet essential presence. Its wide, softly curved body supports the abundant bouquet and provides stability to the whole scene. The light tones of its surface combine with bluish, violet, greenish and gray reflections, creating a subtly changing appearance. The illuminated area of the vessel contrasts with the left side, darker and deeper, while a small bright gleam on its surface suggests a gentle light coming from the surroundings.
The background, dominated by grays, muted greens and earthy tones, envelops the bouquet in an intimate and quiet atmosphere. The left side is considerably darker, allowing the pink and red flowers to stand out with intensity, while the right side shows greater clarity. This transition between shadow and light guides the eye across the entire composition and creates a sense of depth. The table on which the vase rests barely separates from the background, making the container seem to emerge slowly from a warm, velvety half-light.
Overall, the work offers a celebration of floral beauty, chromatic harmony and the delicacy of everyday moments. The bouquet, lush yet balanced, combines the purity of white flowers, the tenderness of pink tones and the intensity of deep reds. The soft lighting and intimate ambience turn this still life into an image full of poetry, serenity and distinction, capable of conveying both the vitality of nature and the fleeting nature of its splendor.
Seller's Story
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Andreu Font, depicting a lush bouquet of white, pink and red flowers arranged in an elegant vase, within an intimate atmosphere dominated by soft lights and shadows. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 66x54x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the lot description. Digital representation in an indicative mockup; there may be differences from the actual item in color, scale and details.
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 packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping available.
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This painting presents a splendid still life of flowers in which an abundant bouquet becomes the absolute protagonist of the composition. The flowers emerge from an elegant rounded vase, occupying most of the space and unfurling with a spontaneous appearance, as if just picked from a garden. The scene conveys a serene and timeless beauty, built from the delicate balance between the color richness of the flowers, the sobriety of the container and the enveloping atmosphere of the background.
The bouquet is composed of numerous flowers of different sizes and colors, distributed in a seemingly natural way. In the lower area stand out white and ivory flowers that form a wide, luminous, and compact group. Their light tones immediately catch the eye and create a beautiful point of light within the composition. The small bluish, cream, gray and yellowish nuances that appear among their petals give them depth, avoiding a surface that feels flat.
Around this luminous core are arranged numerous pink flowers, some fully open and others partially hidden among the leaves. Their colors run through a delicate range from dusty pink to peach, salmon and mauve. This chromatic variety provides softness and elegance to the bouquet, while the irregular arrangement of the petals creates a pleasant sense of movement. Each flower seems to face in a different direction, making the whole feel alive and changing.
The flowers in deep red and garnet introduce the most powerful contrast of the work. They concentrate especially in the central part and on the left side, appearing among the lighter flowers as small bursts of color. Some display deep tones close to burgundy, while others show intense scarlet reflections. These reddish notes provide strength, drama and visual depth, balancing the sweetness of the pinks and the brightness of the whites.
The foliage also plays a fundamental role within the composition. The green leaves, dark and abundant, intertwine among the flowers and help define their outlines. In some areas they are clearly recognizable, while in others they merge with the darker areas of the bouquet. The branches extend to the sides and toward the top, breaking the symmetry and giving the floral arrangement a more free look. Especially delicate is the branch that stretches to the right, accompanied by small pink flowers that seem to gently drift away from the rest of the group.
The vase has a discreet yet essential presence. Its wide, softly curved body supports the abundant bouquet and provides stability to the whole scene. The light tones of its surface combine with bluish, violet, greenish and gray reflections, creating a subtly changing appearance. The illuminated area of the vessel contrasts with the left side, darker and deeper, while a small bright gleam on its surface suggests a gentle light coming from the surroundings.
The background, dominated by grays, muted greens and earthy tones, envelops the bouquet in an intimate and quiet atmosphere. The left side is considerably darker, allowing the pink and red flowers to stand out with intensity, while the right side shows greater clarity. This transition between shadow and light guides the eye across the entire composition and creates a sense of depth. The table on which the vase rests barely separates from the background, making the container seem to emerge slowly from a warm, velvety half-light.
Overall, the work offers a celebration of floral beauty, chromatic harmony and the delicacy of everyday moments. The bouquet, lush yet balanced, combines the purity of white flowers, the tenderness of pink tones and the intensity of deep reds. The soft lighting and intimate ambience turn this still life into an image full of poetry, serenity and distinction, capable of conveying both the vitality of nature and the fleeting nature of its splendor.
