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LOT 44:
Joaquin Asensio Marine
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Start price:
€
100
Estimate :
€300 - €400
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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Item Overview
Description:
Joaquin Asensio Marine |
Still Life
Oil on Canvas
Signed: Signed lower left “J. Asensio”.
Dimensions:
Framed: 60.5 × 71.5 cm | 23.8 × 28.1 in
Artwork: 50 × 61.5 cm | 19.7 × 24.2 in
Provenance:
Lamas Bolaño Auctions 20 Jun, 2023; Lot 2184. Private Collection, Barcelona.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
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This evocative oil on canvas still life is a quintessential example of the balanced, earthy realism found in mid-20th-century European painting. The composition centers on a robust, glazed ceramic vessel, surrounded by a bountiful arrangement of eggplants, pears, bananas, and clusters of grapes. The artist employs a warm, muted palette dominated by ochre, terracotta, and deep purples, creating a sense of rustic intimacy and timelessness.
Signed by Joaquin Asensio Mariné (Spanish, 1890–1961) in the lower-left corner, the work showcases his characteristic bold brushwork and mastery of texture. The play of light across the smooth skin of the fruit and the coarse, matte surface of the background wall demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of tonal contrast. The reverse of the canvas bears an authentic supplier’s stamp from Barcelona, confirming the piece’s Mediterranean origins and artistic lineage.
Housed in its original gilded wooden frame, the painting remains in excellent vintage condition, exhibiting a fine craquelure that adds to its historical character. This piece serves as a sophisticated addition to any collection of Spanish modernism or as a focal point in a classically styled dining room or study.
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