Bidspirit auction | Josep Bau

Josep Bau - Mountain Masia. Josep Bau | Mountain Masia Oil on Canvas Signed: Signed lower Right “Bau”. Dimensions: Framed: 59 × 67 cm | 23.2 × 26.4 in Artwork: 39 × 46.5 cm | 15.4 × 18.3 in Provenance: Private Collection, Barcelona. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- This atmospheric oil on canvas features a traditional Catalan farmhouse (masia) nestled at the foot of expansive, blue-toned mountains. The artist utilizes a soft, painterly approach to capture the hazy light of a cloudy day, focusing on the harmony between the rustic stone architecture and the surrounding wild greenery and wildflowers in the foreground. The work is identified by a nameplate on the frame as Josep Bau. The technique is characterized by layered, textural brushstrokes that provide a sense of depth to the mountainous landscape. Housed in an ornate, high-relief gilded frame with a linen inlay, the painting is in excellent condition, representing a classic example of 20th-century regional landscape art.