{"product_id":"candid-planas-maso-oleo-original-1939-bodegon-caza-sporting-art","title":"Cándid Planas Masó | Still Life with Game (1939) | Original Oil","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic still life from the Catalan school. An original oil on canvas dated 1939 that stands out for its mastery of textures and the chromatic contrast between the sobriety of the hunting trophy and the vividness of the fruits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Still Life Tradition and Historical Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this work, Cándid Planas Masó (1898-1972) revives the hunting trophy tradition, a classic subgenre that demands a high level of technical virtuosity for the faithful representation of organic textures. Executed in 1939, a key date in contemporary Spanish history, the piece moves away from the narrative of the moment to anchor itself in the tangibility of still life, sustenance, and rural life, demonstrating the persistence of classical painting's aesthetic values in times of transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition, Texture, and Narrative Detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe visual structure is markedly vertical and forceful. The artist applies generous impasto and directional brushstrokes to capture the density of the hare's fur and the bird's plumage, contrasting them with the volumetric softness and luminosity of the grapes and apple. The detail of the shotgun cartridge in the lower corner acts as a narrative closure: it not only introduces an accent of blue and brass color into a palette dominated by earth tones, but also incorporates the trace of human hunting action into the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDemand in \"Sporting Art\":\u003c\/b\u003e Hunting or sporting art painting has a very stable and defined collector's market. It is a piece with enormous decorative potential, ideal for interior design projects in country houses, classic offices, or wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumentary Value (1939):\u003c\/b\u003e The execution date (clearly visible next to the signature) gives it added historical value. Works dated in years of sociopolitical turning points hold particular interest for specialized and historiographical collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVisual Presence and Conservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Its vertical format, close to 80 cm with frame, guarantees a strong visual impact on the wall. The stability of the canvas and the excellent vividness that the pigments maintain in the fruit area ensure a solid acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Cándid Planas Masó (1898-1972).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e Hunting still life with hare and fruits (Still Life \/ Sporting Art).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e 1939 (Post-war Art \/ Catalan School).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 64 x 49 cm (canvas) | 78 x 63 x 5 cm (with frame).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed \"C. Planas Masó\" and dated \"39\" in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market, private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConservation Status:\u003c\/b\u003e Very good. Stable and well-stretched canvas, no apparent structural alterations. The classic frame with a gilded fillet accompanies the work and shows natural wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return period to inspect the work in person and verify its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe main appeal of this canvas is its absolute technical solidity. Planas Masó demonstrates impeccable craftsmanship by giving physical weight to the game pieces and modeling light on the fruit with great volumetric precision. It is a robust, direct, and unadorned still life that perfectly adheres to the canons of the traditional figurative school. An excellent addition for collectors seeking Spanish painting from the first half of the 20th century with character, history, and a strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work comes with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003eEl Taller del Coleccionista\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52815712158029,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0175_01.jpg?v=1763845141","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/candid-planas-maso-oleo-original-1939-bodegon-caza-sporting-art","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}