{"product_id":"spanish-rubio-the-golden-rooster-of-catalonia-folk-art-oil-painting-c1930s","title":"Spanish Rubio the Golden Rooster of Catalonia Folk Art Oil Painting c1930's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubio the Catalan Empordanesa Rooster, c.1930s Original Catalan Folk Art Oil Painting of a Golden Rooster\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAn expressive and highly decorative Catalan folk painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Catalan folk art oil painting, circa 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterful portrait of “Rubio”, a golden Empordanesa rooster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressive folk-naïve technique with richly textured brushwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant golden, emerald, jade and teal palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal handmade period folk frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Catalonian provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently held within a Northern antiques and fine art dealer’s collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously loaned \u0026amp; exhibited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive 95 cm overall framed height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly distinctive original Catalan folk painting depicting “Rubio”, a magnificent golden Empordanesa rooster, dating to circa the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted in oil on board, Rubio is portrayed standing proudly amid a wonderfully stylised setting of swirling emerald, jade and blue-green foliage. His golden plumage and brilliant red comb emerge dramatically from the surrounding vegetation, creating an image of considerable decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an engaging individuality to the bird. Rubio is not treated merely as part of a rural scene but presented almost as the sitter of a portrait — alert, confident and unmistakably full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining its original handmade folk frame, the painting combines rustic Catalan charm, regional interest and strong decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eRubio the Catalan Empordanesa Rooster\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Catalonia, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Empordanesa rooster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Folk \/ naïve art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Original handmade period folk frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial dark-stained wooden frame incorporates carved rosette motifs and notched decoration. Its aged surface and handmade construction form an integral part of the painting’s distinctive folk character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubio appears to represent the golden or Blat variety associated with the Empordanesa, a traditional poultry breed originating in the Empordà region of north-eastern Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist has emphasised the rooster’s warm golden colouring, pale underfeathers, ivory-toned legs and vivid red comb, placing these against a highly decorative background dominated by rich greens and blue-greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic brushwork gives the painting much of its personality. Broad, gestural strokes describe the plumage, while the vegetation is treated more freely through sweeping curves and loosely constructed areas of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting composition occupies an appealing territory between portraiture, regional folk art and decorative painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubio consequently becomes more than a farmyard subject: the painting preserves something of the visual culture and agricultural heritage of rural Catalonia during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist is presently unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absence of a signature is not unusual within vernacular and folk-art traditions, particularly where works originated outside established academic or commercial artistic circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painter nevertheless demonstrates considerable decorative confidence. The commanding silhouette of the rooster, vigorous handling of his plumage and imaginative treatment of the surrounding vegetation combine to produce an unusually memorable image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is catalogued on stylistic and contextual grounds as Catalan folk art dating to circa the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection, Catalonia, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently within the holdings of a Northern antiques and fine art dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThereafter curated and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously loaned \u0026amp; privately exhibited with the Famous Lord Hill Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 cm high × 74 cm wide × 3.5 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generous proportions give the painting substantial presence within an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall acceptable antique condition consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted surface remains stable and retains strong colour. There are various areas of foxing and staining, together with craquelure, minor paint loss and small areas of white paint staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted surface would benefit from professional cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original handmade frame displays general age-related wear, including chips, marks and a rich established patina consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric water damage is visible to the reverse of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the accompanying photographs. Additional photographs and further condition information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be professionally packaged with particular care given to protecting the original frame and painted surface during transit. Fully insured delivery is available for both domestic and international collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for further information regarding delivery requirements or destination-specific arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55542152757626,"sku":"k40004","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/RubiotheEmpordanesaRooster.jpg?v=1750504332","url":"https:\/\/cheshireantiquesconsultantltd.com\/ga-beeubelgium\/products\/spanish-rubio-the-golden-rooster-of-catalonia-folk-art-oil-painting-c1930s","provider":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}