Spanish school (XX) - Toledo

SPANISH SCHOOL (Early 20th century)

View of Toledo
Oil on canvas
Present monogram in the bottom right
30 x 40 cm without frame
35 x 45 cm with frame

Splendid oil painting on canvas depicting a suggestive and iconic view of the city of Toledo, in Spain. The work, attributed to the Spanish school of the early 1900s, captures the essence of the Castilian landscape with a vigorous, tactile brushstroke of clear post-impressionist influence.

The composition is skillfully structured: the eye is guided from the foreground path, animated by picturesque figures of travelers on horseback, toward the mighty Puente de Alcántara crossing the blue waters of the Tagus, and culminating in the monumental silhouette of the Alcázar dominating the hill in the background.

The color palette is rich and vibrant, playing on the contrast between the warm ochre and burnt earth tones of the landscape and the cool hues of the river and the dynamic sky, carved by volumetric clouds. At the back, on the wooden frame, there is a handwritten label bearing the inscription "Tolede Ecole Espagnole 19e siècle", together with notes on the measurements.

The frame visible in the photo is included in the lot as a pure gift from me and is not part of the sale, does not determine its value, and, given its delicacy, is not insured. Consequently, any defects already present on the frame are not reported and any damage to it during transport will not be considered for claims or returns. The wall-mounting system may also be removed. Glass often breaks during transport and can damage the artwork. They can be removed upon request at no additional cost. Please let me know if you prefer the artwork to be shipped without it; otherwise I cannot assume responsibility.

Shipping and customs notes

The item will be shipped from Geneva, Switzerland. For this reason, delivery times to EU countries might be slightly longer than usual due to standard customs procedures.

In case the package is returned due to an incorrect address, unclaimed package, or unpaid duties, the buyer will be responsible for a second shipment and cover return costs.

I also remind you that, since Switzerland lies outside the EU customs area, import duties, local VAT, and customs charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer and will be collected by your country's authorities upon delivery.

I recommend checking in advance to avoid surprises. Alternatively, instead of shipping, if you have the possibility, picking it up in person in Geneva is always my preferred option and highly recommended, as it will eliminate shipping costs and ensure the maximum safety of the artwork. If shipping is chosen, I will do my best to package the painting to protect it during transit.