Luis García Oliver (1907-1977) - NO RESERVE - Still Life with Flowers
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Still Life with Flowers, a 1957 oil on canvas from Spain by Luis García Oliver (1907-1977), signed by hand and dated, original edition, with frame, measuring 92 × 78 cm.
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1. Technical sheet
Author: Luis García Oliver (1907-1977)
Era: 1957
Technique: Oil on canvas
Unframed dimensions: 73 x 60 cm
Framed dimensions: 92 x 78 cm
Subject: Floral still life
Signature: Signed and dated in the upper right corner: “Luis García Oliver / Pineda, 1957”
Support: Canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher
Condition: Overall good state of conservation, with signs of aging. It is recommended to carefully observe the photographs, which form an essential part of the lot description.
2. Description
Elegant oil on canvas by Luis García Oliver in 1957, according to the autographic inscription located in the upper right corner.
The composition depicts an exuberant bouquet of flowers arranged in a vase with coppery reflections, placed on a dark surface.
The artist develops a classical still life composition, but resolved with a modern execution, rich in texture and with a special prominence of brushwork.
The flowers occupy much of the pictorial surface and are represented using intense reds, carmines, pinks, violets, warm yellows and whites, creating a strong contrast with the gray-green background.
Two large red flowers placed next to the vase deliberately break the vertical structure of the bouquet and visually extend the composition toward the lower right area.
3. Stylistic and compositional analysis
The work participates in the renewal of floral still life developed during the first half and middle of the 20th century.
Although it maintains a traditional structure — central vase, neutral background and frontal arrangement — the handling of the painting departs from academic naturalism.
The flowers are built with visible, short brushstrokes loaded with body. The petals are defined through accumulations of pigment that create a richly tactile surface.
The composition presents an interesting pyramidal structure.
The main mass of the bouquet occupies the center and the upper half of the canvas, while the vase acts as a vertical axis. Flowers placed outside the container introduce a descending diagonal that balances the whole.
The background, deliberately simplified, avoids any anecdotal element and concentrates all attention on the volume and color of the bouquet.
4. Color, light and materiality
One of the main attractions of the work is its chromatic intensity.
Dominant reds and carmines are accompanied by pinks, violets, warm yellows, creamy whites and small green accents.
In the face of this chromatic richness, García Oliver uses a background built from gray-green tones and neutral hues that allow the flowers to stand out with particular intensity.
Also noteworthy is the treatment of the vase.
Through ochres, copper tones, deep browns and small yellow reflections, the artist manages to suggest a metallic or ceramic surface of glossy character without resorting to overly meticulous description.
The brushstroke is visible on almost the entire surface and gains particular thickness in the petals, where impasto directly contributes to building volume.
5. Aesthetic dimension
The painting combines the tradition of floral still life with a modern sensibility based mainly on color and material.
Rather than reproducing each flower botanically with precision, the artist seeks to convey the visual impression of the whole: density, light, color and exuberance.
The result is a decorative yet painterly solid composition, in which the energy of the reds contrasts with the serene atmosphere of the background.
The work also retains a notable presence thanks to its format, reaching 92 x 78 cm with its frame.
6. Signature, inscription and dating
The work appears clearly signed in the upper right corner:
“Luis García Oliver”
Below the signature one can read a second inscription that seems to indicate:
“Pineda, 1957”
The date allows locating precisely the execution of the painting in the latter half of the 1950s.
The work constitutes an interesting example of mid-20th-century Spanish floral painting, characterized by the progressive liberation of the brushwork and by a growing attention to chromatic and material values.
7. Shipping and conditions
The work is delivered with the frame shown in the photographs.
Shipments are carried out by a professional specialized company, using a custom-made box and foam protections to ensure maximum safety during transport.
International shipping is available.
Large-format shipments and those outside the European Union may incur additional packaging, transport, customs, or handling costs, which will be borne by the buyer.
The frame is offered as a gift and is not an essential part of the artwork’s auction value, so it will not be subject to claims.
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.
Translated by Google Translate1. Technical sheet
Author: Luis García Oliver (1907-1977)
Era: 1957
Technique: Oil on canvas
Unframed dimensions: 73 x 60 cm
Framed dimensions: 92 x 78 cm
Subject: Floral still life
Signature: Signed and dated in the upper right corner: “Luis García Oliver / Pineda, 1957”
Support: Canvas mounted on a wooden stretcher
Condition: Overall good state of conservation, with signs of aging. It is recommended to carefully observe the photographs, which form an essential part of the lot description.
2. Description
Elegant oil on canvas by Luis García Oliver in 1957, according to the autographic inscription located in the upper right corner.
The composition depicts an exuberant bouquet of flowers arranged in a vase with coppery reflections, placed on a dark surface.
The artist develops a classical still life composition, but resolved with a modern execution, rich in texture and with a special prominence of brushwork.
The flowers occupy much of the pictorial surface and are represented using intense reds, carmines, pinks, violets, warm yellows and whites, creating a strong contrast with the gray-green background.
Two large red flowers placed next to the vase deliberately break the vertical structure of the bouquet and visually extend the composition toward the lower right area.
3. Stylistic and compositional analysis
The work participates in the renewal of floral still life developed during the first half and middle of the 20th century.
Although it maintains a traditional structure — central vase, neutral background and frontal arrangement — the handling of the painting departs from academic naturalism.
The flowers are built with visible, short brushstrokes loaded with body. The petals are defined through accumulations of pigment that create a richly tactile surface.
The composition presents an interesting pyramidal structure.
The main mass of the bouquet occupies the center and the upper half of the canvas, while the vase acts as a vertical axis. Flowers placed outside the container introduce a descending diagonal that balances the whole.
The background, deliberately simplified, avoids any anecdotal element and concentrates all attention on the volume and color of the bouquet.
4. Color, light and materiality
One of the main attractions of the work is its chromatic intensity.
Dominant reds and carmines are accompanied by pinks, violets, warm yellows, creamy whites and small green accents.
In the face of this chromatic richness, García Oliver uses a background built from gray-green tones and neutral hues that allow the flowers to stand out with particular intensity.
Also noteworthy is the treatment of the vase.
Through ochres, copper tones, deep browns and small yellow reflections, the artist manages to suggest a metallic or ceramic surface of glossy character without resorting to overly meticulous description.
The brushstroke is visible on almost the entire surface and gains particular thickness in the petals, where impasto directly contributes to building volume.
5. Aesthetic dimension
The painting combines the tradition of floral still life with a modern sensibility based mainly on color and material.
Rather than reproducing each flower botanically with precision, the artist seeks to convey the visual impression of the whole: density, light, color and exuberance.
The result is a decorative yet painterly solid composition, in which the energy of the reds contrasts with the serene atmosphere of the background.
The work also retains a notable presence thanks to its format, reaching 92 x 78 cm with its frame.
6. Signature, inscription and dating
The work appears clearly signed in the upper right corner:
“Luis García Oliver”
Below the signature one can read a second inscription that seems to indicate:
“Pineda, 1957”
The date allows locating precisely the execution of the painting in the latter half of the 1950s.
The work constitutes an interesting example of mid-20th-century Spanish floral painting, characterized by the progressive liberation of the brushwork and by a growing attention to chromatic and material values.
7. Shipping and conditions
The work is delivered with the frame shown in the photographs.
Shipments are carried out by a professional specialized company, using a custom-made box and foam protections to ensure maximum safety during transport.
International shipping is available.
Large-format shipments and those outside the European Union may incur additional packaging, transport, customs, or handling costs, which will be borne by the buyer.
The frame is offered as a gift and is not an essential part of the artwork’s auction value, so it will not be subject to claims.
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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Edition
Original
Artist
Luis García Oliver (1907-1977) - NO RESERVE
Title of artwork
Still Life with Flowers
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
92 cm
Width
78 cm
Weight
10 kg
Depiction/theme
Plants and flowers
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1950-1960
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