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374 - Guardian Angel. Spanish School. Late 19th – early 20th centu…
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Estimate €300 - €700
Description
Guardian Angel. Spanish School. Late 19th – early 20th century. Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 50 x 67 cm. The work depicts a standing angel, dressed in a blue tunic with outstretched wings, guiding a barefoot child beneath a stormy, greenish sky. A diagonal beam of light bursts from above, illuminating the heavenly protector and lending drama to the whole scene. The execution, characterised by looser brushwork and expressive colours, suggests a later style, in which academic influences coexist with Romantic sensibility. The work retains its devotional character, emphasising the tenderness of the relationship between the angel and the child, whilst displaying a narrative interest typical of religious art produced during the transition from the 19th to the 20th century.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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