{"product_id":"j-carbonell-la-pesca-costumbrismo-marinero-prueba-de-autor-p-a-edicion-banca-mas-sarda-1","title":"J. CARBONELL | FISHING (SEAFARING COSTUMBRISMO) | AUTHOR'S PROOF (A.P.) | BANCA MAS SARDÀ EDITION","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eJ. CARBONELL | FISHING (SEAFARING CUSTOMS) | ARTIST'S PROOF (A.P.) | BANCA MAS SARDÀ EDITION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe essence of the Mediterranean and the exclusivity of the workshop brought together in an immaculate Artist's Proof. A chalcographic print in warm sepia ink that combines figurative mastery with the historical pedigree of Banca Mas Sardà.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe dignity of the craft and sepia aesthetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis magnificent graphic work offers us a direct immersion into Catalan seafaring customs through the expert needle of J. Carbonell. Titled \"La Pesca\" (Fishing), the composition depicts two barefoot fisherwomen on the sand, carrying heavy baskets of catches on the shore. The scene is rendered with clean, essential lines, deeply rooted in the Noucentista heritage and the Mediterranean figurative tradition, where the dignity of traditional work is extolled. The great technical success of this edition is its monochrome printing in sepia tones, a chromatic choice that bathes the composition in a nostalgic light and gives the scene exceptional warmth and timelessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe status of the Artist's Proof and patronage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe true historical weight of this piece lies in its cataloging and provenance. The inscription \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003e\"P A\"\u003c\/i\u003e handwritten in pencil in the lower left margin certifies that this is an Artist's Proof. While the regular commercial edition (published as a prestigious institutional gift for the historic Banca Mas Sardà) consisted of 295 copies, Artist's Proofs are the very first impressions the artist makes on the press and reserves for their own archive. This guarantees one of the purest, sharpest, and freshest impressions taken from the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEditorial Rarity (Not for Sale):\u003c\/b\u003e As an Artist's Proof, the print is strictly excluded from mass commercial circulation. This scarcity positions it as a priority asset for erudite collectors seeking pieces with a more intimate and direct link to the creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImpeccable Provenance and Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e The work is intrinsically linked to the historic edition commissioned by Banca Mas Sardà (a key entity in Catalan patronage in the 1980s and founded in 1844). It is an excellent and tangible testament to Spanish corporate collecting in the last third of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGallery-Level Preservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed on heavy cotton paper with noble natural deckle edges, the work has come down to us in impeccable condition. Its structural purity, free of foxing, maintains the striking contrasts of the sepia ink intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eTECHNICAL SHEET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Carbonell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e La Pesca (Fishing) (Scene of fisherwomen on the beach \/ Seafaring customs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original etching (printed in sepia ink) on heavy cotton paper with natural deckle edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition \/ Cataloging:\u003c\/b\u003e Artist's Proof (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eA.P.\u003c\/b\u003e), handwritten in pencil by the artist in the lower left margin. This copy is excluded from the commercial edition of 295 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-signed in pencil \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e\"J. Carbonell\"\u003c\/i\u003e in the lower right margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Support (Paper): Approx. 35 x 28.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Original edition commissioned by the art collection of Banca Mas Sardà (Founded in 1844).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Impeccable. Museum quality. Very clear intaglio impression, perfect contrasts, and intact paper, free of oxidation stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eTHE WORKSHOP'S NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eAcquiring this print is to treasure an intact piece of contemporary engraving history. \"La Pesca\" not only dazzles with the unquestionable beauty and serenity of its composition but also with the authority granted by its institutional provenance and its status as an Artist's Proof. It is a work of art conceived for the graphic cabinet that demands combining technical excellence, visual warmth, and indisputable historical rigor on a single sheet of paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work is delivered with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53474511454541,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0067_6fb48c4e-415b-4c9c-a11e-17948c7df556.jpg?v=1772636499","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/j-carbonell-la-pesca-costumbrismo-marinero-prueba-de-autor-p-a-edicion-banca-mas-sarda-1","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}