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96 - Oil on canvas “Saint Teresa”, signed Alfonso Grosso, Spanish…
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Oil on canvas “Saint Teresa”, signed Alfonso Grosso, Spanish School, 20th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm; 57 x 47 cm. A devotional portrait of Saint Teresa depicted in an intense half-bust composition in which the saint appears contemplative and withdrawn, her hands clasped in prayer and her face raised towards an invisible spiritual dimension. The figure stands out against a deep blue background with mystical undertones that accentuates the ascetic expressiveness of her countenance, marked by pronounced furrows and a powerful anatomical characterisation. The artist employs firm modelling and directional lighting that emphasises the angular features and the emotional drama of the scene. The brushwork reveals a modern interpretation of the traditional religious portrait, combining expressive realism and spiritual sensitivity. The work is linked to the renewal of 20th-century Spanish religious painting, in which the psychological intensity and humanity of the subject take centre stage over academic idealisation. It stands out for its introspective power and its ability to convey fervour and contemplation through a sober and forceful visual language.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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