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156 - Genre scene with figures, "The Wafer Seller". Signed. Spanis…
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Estimate €2,500 - €4,000
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Genre scene with figures, "The Wafer Seller". Signed. Spanish School, 19th Century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 90 x 70 cm and 106 x 85 cm. A series of genre scenes set in a landscaped urban space, depicting an everyday episode featuring a street vendor selling wafers and a young woman seated beside a monumental fountain crowned by a classical sculpture. The figures, positioned in the foreground, engage in a dialogue through natural gestures and glances that convey intimacy and vivacity, while the architectural and botanical surroundings add depth and a distinct sense of theatricality. The treatment of colour is rich and balanced, with particular attention to the nuances of the clothing and the play of light on the stone surfaces and foliage. The brushwork is loose yet precise, highlighting the quality of the drawing and the fluidity in the psychological characterization of the figures. The work belongs to the tradition of 19th-century Spanish genre painting, linked to an interest in popular scenes and urban life, and reflects a solid academic training combined with narrative sensitivity and technical refinement.
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About the sale GRAND JUNE AUCTION HAUTE EPOQUE EUROPEAN AND COLONIAL FINE ART
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Auction time 06/17/2026 at 3:00 PM
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