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Harlequin - Signed B GIL 1892 - Orientalist School
Oil on ca…
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160
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Harlequin - Signed B GIL 1892 - Orientalist School
Oil on ca…
See original version (Spanish)
Estimate €900 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Harlequin - Signed B GIL 1892 - Orientalist School
Oil on canvas. A scene of great psychological sensitivity centred on the figure of a clown dressed in white, seated thoughtfully against a whitewashed wall. The composition features a window through which a young woman discreetly observes the figure, adding a narrative nuance tinged with melancholy. The contrast between the festive attire and the protagonist’s dejected expression emphasises the theme of loneliness hidden behind the mask of performance. The loose brushstrokes, luminous atmosphere and subtle colours reflect a costumbrista and symbolist sensibility characteristic of 20th-century Spanish painting. Dimensions: 76 x 41 cm; frame 99 x 68 cm.
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About the sale
GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction location
Auction time
06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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