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369 - Follower of BARTOLOMÉ MONTALVO (Sangarcía, Segovia, 1769 - M…
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Estimate €5,000 - €7,000
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Follower of BARTOLOMÉ MONTALVO (Sangarcía, Segovia, 1769 - Madrid, 1846) - Still Life with a Cow's Head / Spanish School. 17th Century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 80 x 61 cm. In this rich still life, a calf's head is displayed on a table alongside sliced lemons, game birds, and basketed fish, flanked by a clay pot and a bowl of fruit, in a domestic setting dominated by a large vase. The composition is carefully balanced, with tenebrist lighting that emphasizes the contrasts of volumes and textures: the wet flesh, the glazed ceramics, the plumage, and the animal's skin are articulated in a meticulous display of materials. The pictorial language reflects the naturalism of the Madrid Baroque, reminiscent of Antonio de Pereda and Juan de Zurbarán. Its precise execution, dramatic chiaroscuro, and the symbolism of death reinforce its vanitas dimension.
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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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