Ricart - Máscara rota

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Selected by Ger van Oers

Owned an antiques and curio shop with a large international network.

Estimate  € 150 - € 180
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Description from the seller

Artwork by artist Ricart, created using the oil-on-canvas technique on a professional-quality canvas.
Painting dimensions: 70 x 50 cm.
Original edition.
Shipping will be handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and by FedEx for the rest of the world.
The artwork will be rolled, protected with several layers of packaging and bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the artwork has been paid for, three days are required for packaging and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will reach you within ten days, depending on the destination country.
“This lot includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photographs to check the actual condition of the artwork.”



This masterful oil-on-canvas work explores the complex duality of the human condition with dazzling psychological depth through a split portrait that skillfully juxtaposes the raw vulnerability of a real face with the theatricality of the iconic clown mask. In the composition, the left side reveals unadorned human features, imbued with palpable melancholy and an introspective gaze that conveys the weight of inner experience, while the right side bursts forth with the visual impact of makeup, defined by precise strokes of immaculate white, deep blue, and vibrant red that challenge the viewer’s emotions. The rigorous handling of light and chiaroscuro subtly highlights the textures of the hair, the dignity of the clothing, and the stark divide between the two worlds, creating an atmosphere of intense narrative and expressive tension. This unique piece stands as an exceptional and highly coveted acquisition for collectors and contemporary art lovers who value the power of psychological portraiture and the technical mastery of pictorial realism.

Seller's Story

Our project emerges as an online art gallery dedicated to promoting and representing young Cuban and Spanish artists with a promising trajectory and a distinctive, authentic, and recognizable visual language. Our project is born with the aim of bridging emerging artistic creation and international collecting. We curate a carefully chosen selection of works that ranges from modern and contemporary styles to reinterpretations of classical art and avant-garde propositions, always prioritizing quality, expressive power, and the artistic identity of each creator. Each represented artist develops a unique style, which gives our works character, personality, and real artistic value. All the works we offer are original, created with traditional and mixed techniques, and selected under curatorial criteria that ensure authenticity, aesthetic coherence, and excellence in execution. Our aim is to provide collectors and art lovers with pieces with soul, capable of engaging both with contemporary spaces and with more classical collections. Based in Spain, Kiri Art Studio operates internationally, committed to professional service, close communication, and a safe and transparent purchasing experience. We believe in art as both a cultural and emotional investment, and in guiding the buyer as a fundamental part of the artistic process.
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Artwork by artist Ricart, created using the oil-on-canvas technique on a professional-quality canvas.
Painting dimensions: 70 x 50 cm.
Original edition.
Shipping will be handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and by FedEx for the rest of the world.
The artwork will be rolled, protected with several layers of packaging and bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the artwork has been paid for, three days are required for packaging and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will reach you within ten days, depending on the destination country.
“This lot includes AI-generated visualizations. Please refer to the original photographs to check the actual condition of the artwork.”



This masterful oil-on-canvas work explores the complex duality of the human condition with dazzling psychological depth through a split portrait that skillfully juxtaposes the raw vulnerability of a real face with the theatricality of the iconic clown mask. In the composition, the left side reveals unadorned human features, imbued with palpable melancholy and an introspective gaze that conveys the weight of inner experience, while the right side bursts forth with the visual impact of makeup, defined by precise strokes of immaculate white, deep blue, and vibrant red that challenge the viewer’s emotions. The rigorous handling of light and chiaroscuro subtly highlights the textures of the hair, the dignity of the clothing, and the stark divide between the two worlds, creating an atmosphere of intense narrative and expressive tension. This unique piece stands as an exceptional and highly coveted acquisition for collectors and contemporary art lovers who value the power of psychological portraiture and the technical mastery of pictorial realism.

Seller's Story

Our project emerges as an online art gallery dedicated to promoting and representing young Cuban and Spanish artists with a promising trajectory and a distinctive, authentic, and recognizable visual language. Our project is born with the aim of bridging emerging artistic creation and international collecting. We curate a carefully chosen selection of works that ranges from modern and contemporary styles to reinterpretations of classical art and avant-garde propositions, always prioritizing quality, expressive power, and the artistic identity of each creator. Each represented artist develops a unique style, which gives our works character, personality, and real artistic value. All the works we offer are original, created with traditional and mixed techniques, and selected under curatorial criteria that ensure authenticity, aesthetic coherence, and excellence in execution. Our aim is to provide collectors and art lovers with pieces with soul, capable of engaging both with contemporary spaces and with more classical collections. Based in Spain, Kiri Art Studio operates internationally, committed to professional service, close communication, and a safe and transparent purchasing experience. We believe in art as both a cultural and emotional investment, and in guiding the buyer as a fundamental part of the artistic process.
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Details

Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Artist
Ricart
Title of artwork
Máscara rota
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Classical
Period
2020+
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
894
Objects sold
98.19%
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