Manuel Oller Costa (1940) - Rosas en plenitud

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by Manuel Oller Costa, depicting a bouquet of red and pink roses in a vase, highlighting its beauty, delicacy, and elegance in an intimate and serene scene. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Dimensions with frame: 76x66x6 cm.
Frame-free dimensions: 60x50 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by hand by the artist in the lower left, M.Costa.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

The picture will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This picture features a delicate and elegant floral arrangement that captures the essence of natural beauty and classic sophistication. The centerpiece of the composition is a lush bouquet of roses in shades of red and pink, arranged harmoniously and balanced within a vase resting on folded fabric. Each flower appears to have been carefully placed, creating a visual play between the open petals revealing their fullness and the flowers still in the process of blooming. The overall atmosphere exudes serenity, intimacy, and a subtle sense of luxury.
The roses in the foreground dominate the scene with their rich texture and vibrant palette. The intense reds blend with soft pinks, creating a chromatic transition that evokes the delicacy of nature and the passion these flowers often symbolize. The petals, worked with tonal variations, convey depth and movement, as if a whisper of air gently brushed them. The overlapping of flowers adds volume and density, resulting in a composition full of life and energy.
The leaves framing the bouquet provide contrast with their greenish tones, complementing and balancing the intensity of the floral colors. Some leaves point outward, creating a sense of expansion and naturalness, as if the flowers had just been gathered and placed spontaneously. The small touches of shadow and light in the foliage accentuate the scene's realism and three-dimensionality, making each element feel tangible and present.
The vase, with a deep green hue accented by gold, introduces a refined elegance to the setting. Its surface has a shine and subtlety, reflecting light at certain points and creating areas of contrast that enrich the composition. The golden base adds a touch of warmth, suggesting a treasured object, perhaps inherited or carefully chosen to enhance the beauty of the flowers. The cloth or fabric on which it rests contributes to an intimate and domestic atmosphere, adding texture and depth to the environment without detracting from the bouquet.
Overall, this painting conveys a celebration of floral beauty, capturing the fragility, sweetness, and majesty of roses at their peak of splendor. The combination of colors, the harmony of the composition, and the delicacy with which the details are depicted invite slow contemplation and evoke feelings of peace, elegance, and aesthetic emotion. It is a work that elevates nature and transports the viewer to a serene environment full of charm and sensitivity.