Ángel Torres Escolar (Barcelona, 1920-2007) - Masía

Lot Description Author: Ángel Torres Escolar (Barcelona, 1920-2007) Title: Masía Technique: Oil on tablero (táblex) Dimensions of the painting: 56 x 68 cm. Dimensions with the frame: 69 x 80 x 4.5 cm. The frame is luxurious. On the back the panel is covered with cardboard. Weight: 4.5 kg. Signature/Inscription: In the lower left corner there is a text that seems to indicate a dedication: "A MARÍA AFECTUOSAMENTE", followed by the artist’s SIGNATURE: "A. TORRES ESCOLAR". Style: Impressionist, characterized by loose, visible brushstrokes that capture the light and atmosphere of the place. Subject: A village or rural landscape, possibly from the Catalonia region, given the stone-building architecture depicted. Specifically, it is a typical Catalan masía (farmhouse). Ángel Torres Escolar (Barcelona, 1920–2007) was a distinguished Spanish painter, mainly known for his oil paintings of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Biography Ángel Torres Escolar (Barcelona, 1920 – 2007) was a prominent Spanish figurative painter, recognized in the art scene for his notable output of oils that capture the essence of natural landscapes, urban scenes, and still lifes. Although he maintained a low-profile life away from major commercial hype, his work holds solid value in the contemporary art market and in auctions. Style and Artistic Characteristics Torres Escolar’s work stands out for a meticulous approach and a deep appreciation of everyday environments: . Predominant Technique: He worked almost exclusively with oil painting, frequently using rigid supports such as tabla (táblex) or cardboard, in addition to traditional canvas. . Distinctive Signature: His pieces are often identified on the margins with handwritten forms like "Á. Torres Escolar" or just his initials. . Figurative Style: His visual language is based on realistic yet expressive representation, paying special attention to textures, reflections, and the use of backlight to give depth to the compositions. Main Themes Throughout his career, the painter focused on three major thematic directions: . Landscapes and Rural Scenes: His oils of traditional masías, high-mountain views, rivers, and also corners of industrial archaeology, such as railway depictions or factory landscapes in the Poble Nou district of Barcelona, recur frequently. . Still Lifes: He developed meticulous compositions of still lifes and domestic scenes, accurately depicting simple elements like vases of flowers, cups, or ashtrays. . Portraits: He carried out a series of head studies, especially male portraits on panel with a strong psychological character. Presence in the Art Market Today, Ángel Torres Escolar’s works are part of private collections, and his pieces regularly appear in prestigious Spanish auction houses, such as Subarna or Lamas Bolaño, keeping alive interest in his classic Catalan pictorial legacy. Prices of Ángel Torres Escolar’s works on the secondary market and auctions usually range from €150 to €600, depending on format, technique, and theme of the piece. The following are some recent examples of quotes and sale results: .Urban Painting: One of his most notable works, "Teatre Arnau (Avenida Paralelo, Barcelona)", recently sold for €300 (starting price €200) at the Subarna auction house. . Portraits: Works such as "Man’s portrait" have gone to auction with estimates between €150 and €250. .Industrial/Railway Landscapes: The work "Railway tracks" (oil on cardboard, 50 x 65 cm) reached a starting estimate between €500 and €600 at Aletheia Auctions. .Still Lifes and other themes: On collectible platforms like Todocolección, his oils on táblex often appear with competitive direct-sale prices within this same range. For a landscape of a masía (or country house) by Ángel Torres Escolar, market prices remain in line with his general landscape work, although Catalan rural themes tend to have steady demand in the regional market. Based on records of similar sales by the artist: Price range: An oil of these characteristics is typically valued between €200 and €450. Value factors: . Prices tend to rise (approaching €400-€500) if it is a mid-sized format (approximately 50 x 60 cm) and shows a detailed rendering of the masía’s architecture. . Value of the frame: The “luxury frame” accompanying the piece (total measurements 69 x 80 cm) adds significant physical value. Often, this type of high-quality classical framing has a market cost of its own that equals or exceeds the value of the painting on táblex.

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