No. 94722565

Roberto Michel (1944) - NO RESERVE - Flores y letras en armonía · XL FORMAT
No. 94722565

Roberto Michel (1944) - NO RESERVE - Flores y letras en armonía · XL FORMAT
Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art belonging to Roberto Michel, which represents the harmonious union between nature and human creativity, capturing the ephemeral beauty of flowers alongside symbols of scholarship and inspiration. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
Dimensions with frame: 88.5x105x6 cm.
· Dimensions without frame: 64x80 cm.
Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner, R. Michel.
The piece is in good condition, it has a small hole in the central right part of the artwork.
· The work is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: The photographs included are an integral part of the lot description.
The painting will be professionally packed by an expert from IVEX, using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packing and the transport itself.
The shipment will be made by Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. Shipments are available internationally.
This painting displays a scene of vibrant and ethereal beauty, where an opulent bouquet of flowers stands as the center of attention, overflowing with life and color in a serene and sophisticated setting. The flowers, of a lush variety, include peonies, lilies, roses, and other species, each painted with exquisite precision. Their petals are arranged with delicacy, intermingling soft and bright shades that contrast with each other, from the purest white to the deepest pink, including tones of yellow, blue, and lilac. Small wildflowers and still-closed buds sprinkle the composition, adding a sense of freshness and naturalness.
The center of the composition is dominated by an elegantly decorated vase with blue and white motifs, which stands out among the floral explosion and brings an air of refinement. This container seems almost hidden behind the profusion of flowers that seem to escape its limits, as if nature itself refuses to be contained. Around the vase, the stems intertwine, with deep green leaves that enhance the three-dimensional effect of the scene. Some fallen petals and leaves are scattered across the surface of the table, suggesting the passage of time or the fragility of natural beauty.
On the left, there is a set of elements that evoke the world of writing and scholarship: a greenish glass inkwell with a quill resting inside, a brown-covered book with golden details, and some written sheets of paper. These objects give the scene an intellectual and evocative air, as if it were a corner where inspiration flows in rhythm with words and flowers. The presence of these elements reinforces the idea that artistic beauty and creativity go hand in hand with the contemplation of nature.
The dark and deep background serves to further accentuate the brightness of the flowers and objects, creating a contrast that enhances their brilliance and highlights every detail with precision. The light gently falls on the composition, generating subtle reflections on the surfaces and giving volume to the elements, as if they could transcend the limits of the canvas.
As a whole, this painting is an ode to nature, creativity, and the passage of time. Its exquisite floral composition, accompanied by elements that suggest intellect and contemplation, makes it a work of great visual and symbolic harmony, capable of conveying the transience and ephemeral beauty of life in a moment of splendor frozen in time.
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