Catalan School (XX) - NO RESERVE - Santa Maria del Mar de Barcelona
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Santa Maria del Mar de Barcelona, an original watercolor by the Catalan School dating to 1950–1960, from Spain, sold with frame.
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ANT. GUERRERO — SANTA MARIA DEL MAR, BARCELONA
Catalan School — Urban Watercolor of the 20th Century
1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Signed Ant. Guerrero. Full identity pending documentation.
School: Catalan, by theme and stylistic characteristics
Era: 20th Century, exact chronology to be determined
Style: Figurative watercolor. Urban landscape with a luminist sensibility
Technique: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions of the work: 54 x 43 cm
Dimensions with frame: 73 x 61 cm
Genre: Urban landscape. Historic architecture and scene of daily life
Title: View of the surroundings of Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona
Signature: Signed Ant. Guerrero in the lower right corner
Condition: Generally apparently satisfactory. Paper and mat with small stains, aging tones and some visible irregularities. Frame of a wide moulding with aged gold finish and light signs of use. It is advisable to carefully consult the photographs.
2. DESCRIPTION
Beautiful Catalan school watercolor depicting a lively urban scene in the historic environment of Santa Maria del Mar, in the Ribera neighborhood, popularly known as the Born of Barcelona.
The composition shows a square or urban space presided over by monumental Gothic architecture, surrounded by traditional buildings with balconies and characteristic elements of the old city.
In the foreground, several trees with luminous canopies cast their shadows on the pavement, while small groups of pedestrians, a carriage and various figures enliven the scene.
The watercolor possesses a pleasant narrative sensibility and an atmosphere that evokes historical Barcelona, when streets and squares were meeting and daily activity spaces.
3. STYLISTIC, COMPOSITIONAL AND EXPRESSIVE ANALYSIS
The work stands out for mastery of the watercolor technique and for a particularly delicate interpretation of light.
The artist combines transparent washes of blues, greens and grays with more defined brushstrokes that describe architectural details and small human figures.
The contrast between illuminated facades and the deep shadows projected on the ground is particularly attractive, providing perspective and dynamism to the composition.
The vegetation introduces a note of chromatic freshness against the sobriety of the architecture.
The whole conveys a sense of vitality and proximity, preserving the charm of an urban scene observed with sensitivity and attention to detail.
4. SIGNATURE, SCHOOL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
The watercolor bears the signature Ant. Guerrero in the lower right corner, by a dark handwritten inscription underlined.
Documentary identification of the artist’s full identity or their exhibition history could not be established.
For its theme and pictorial language, the work belongs to the Catalan tradition of urban watercolor, especially cultivated during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Barcelona was a recurring motif for numerous watercolorists interested in its squares, markets, historic buildings and daily scenes.
Representing the city through a quick and transparent technique allowed capturing both its architectural characteristics and the changing light and atmosphere effects.
The present work participates in that sensitivity, combining an interest in monumental heritage with affectionate observation of urban life.
5. OTHER INTERESTING DATA
Santa Maria del Mar is one of the great monuments of Catalan Gothic and one of Barcelona’s most beloved buildings.
Its construction began in 1329 and finished in 1383, driven by the community of the Ribera neighborhood, closely linked to maritime trade and the artisanal activity of medieval the city.
Particularly well known is the participation of the bastaixos, port workers who assisted in transporting the stones used to raise the temple.
This history of collective effort turned Santa Maria del Mar into a symbol of mercantile and popular Barcelona.
Known today as the Cathedral of the Sea, the basilica gained renewed cultural projection thanks to the historical novel by Ildefonso Falcones, published in 2006.
The watercolor is especially evocative due to the presence of the carriage and the figures that traverse the monumental surroundings, adding a human and narrative dimension to the architectural representation.
The work preserves an elegant frame of wide moulding with aged golden finish, accompanied by a light mat that enhances the paper’s brightness and the delicacy of the washes.
A painting of special appeal for lovers of Barcelona, its history and its artistic heritage, capable of preserving the atmosphere of a city that has managed to keep alive a large part of its medieval identity.
6. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be packed by a professional specialized company in a custom-made box with foam protections tailored to the piece's characteristics.
Great care will be taken to protect the paper, the glass and the framing.
We ship worldwide.
Destinations that are particularly distant or countries outside the European Union may incur additional costs, which will be communicated according to the applicable conditions and rates.
The frame is considered a decorative complementary element, without prejudice to the rights that belong to the buyer.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow a detailed assessment of the conservation state of
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 TranslateANT. GUERRERO — SANTA MARIA DEL MAR, BARCELONA
Catalan School — Urban Watercolor of the 20th Century
1. TECHNICAL DATA
Author: Signed Ant. Guerrero. Full identity pending documentation.
School: Catalan, by theme and stylistic characteristics
Era: 20th Century, exact chronology to be determined
Style: Figurative watercolor. Urban landscape with a luminist sensibility
Technique: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions of the work: 54 x 43 cm
Dimensions with frame: 73 x 61 cm
Genre: Urban landscape. Historic architecture and scene of daily life
Title: View of the surroundings of Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona
Signature: Signed Ant. Guerrero in the lower right corner
Condition: Generally apparently satisfactory. Paper and mat with small stains, aging tones and some visible irregularities. Frame of a wide moulding with aged gold finish and light signs of use. It is advisable to carefully consult the photographs.
2. DESCRIPTION
Beautiful Catalan school watercolor depicting a lively urban scene in the historic environment of Santa Maria del Mar, in the Ribera neighborhood, popularly known as the Born of Barcelona.
The composition shows a square or urban space presided over by monumental Gothic architecture, surrounded by traditional buildings with balconies and characteristic elements of the old city.
In the foreground, several trees with luminous canopies cast their shadows on the pavement, while small groups of pedestrians, a carriage and various figures enliven the scene.
The watercolor possesses a pleasant narrative sensibility and an atmosphere that evokes historical Barcelona, when streets and squares were meeting and daily activity spaces.
3. STYLISTIC, COMPOSITIONAL AND EXPRESSIVE ANALYSIS
The work stands out for mastery of the watercolor technique and for a particularly delicate interpretation of light.
The artist combines transparent washes of blues, greens and grays with more defined brushstrokes that describe architectural details and small human figures.
The contrast between illuminated facades and the deep shadows projected on the ground is particularly attractive, providing perspective and dynamism to the composition.
The vegetation introduces a note of chromatic freshness against the sobriety of the architecture.
The whole conveys a sense of vitality and proximity, preserving the charm of an urban scene observed with sensitivity and attention to detail.
4. SIGNATURE, SCHOOL AND ARTISTIC CONTEXT
The watercolor bears the signature Ant. Guerrero in the lower right corner, by a dark handwritten inscription underlined.
Documentary identification of the artist’s full identity or their exhibition history could not be established.
For its theme and pictorial language, the work belongs to the Catalan tradition of urban watercolor, especially cultivated during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Barcelona was a recurring motif for numerous watercolorists interested in its squares, markets, historic buildings and daily scenes.
Representing the city through a quick and transparent technique allowed capturing both its architectural characteristics and the changing light and atmosphere effects.
The present work participates in that sensitivity, combining an interest in monumental heritage with affectionate observation of urban life.
5. OTHER INTERESTING DATA
Santa Maria del Mar is one of the great monuments of Catalan Gothic and one of Barcelona’s most beloved buildings.
Its construction began in 1329 and finished in 1383, driven by the community of the Ribera neighborhood, closely linked to maritime trade and the artisanal activity of medieval the city.
Particularly well known is the participation of the bastaixos, port workers who assisted in transporting the stones used to raise the temple.
This history of collective effort turned Santa Maria del Mar into a symbol of mercantile and popular Barcelona.
Known today as the Cathedral of the Sea, the basilica gained renewed cultural projection thanks to the historical novel by Ildefonso Falcones, published in 2006.
The watercolor is especially evocative due to the presence of the carriage and the figures that traverse the monumental surroundings, adding a human and narrative dimension to the architectural representation.
The work preserves an elegant frame of wide moulding with aged golden finish, accompanied by a light mat that enhances the paper’s brightness and the delicacy of the washes.
A painting of special appeal for lovers of Barcelona, its history and its artistic heritage, capable of preserving the atmosphere of a city that has managed to keep alive a large part of its medieval identity.
6. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS
The work will be packed by a professional specialized company in a custom-made box with foam protections tailored to the piece's characteristics.
Great care will be taken to protect the paper, the glass and the framing.
We ship worldwide.
Destinations that are particularly distant or countries outside the European Union may incur additional costs, which will be communicated according to the applicable conditions and rates.
The frame is considered a decorative complementary element, without prejudice to the rights that belong to the buyer.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow a detailed assessment of the conservation state of
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
Catalan School (XX) - NO RESERVE
Title of artwork
Santa Maria del Mar de Barcelona
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Good condition
Height
73 cm
Width
61 cm
Weight
5 kg
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Realism
Period
1950-1960
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