Eugenio Lucas Villamil, Baroque Church Ceremony, Oil on Panel

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This exquisite oil on panel, titled “baroque church ceremony” , is a masterful 19th-century work by spanish painter eugenio lucas … Read more This exquisite oil on panel, titled “baroque church ceremony” , is a masterful 19th-century work by spanish painter eugenio lucas villamil (1858–1918). Set within a grand baroque interior, it captures an opulent ceremonial moment between richly dressed courtiers and a high-ranking cleric. Villamil’s fine brushwork and vivid palette bring theatrical energy and historical richness to the scene. A superb example of spanish romanticism and costumbrismo. Subject: noble court figures in ceremonial dress interacting with a priest in an ornate baroque church. Art movement: romanticism and costumbrismo – emphasizing detailed, culturally rich depictions of 19th-century spanish life. Artist: eugenio lucas villamil (1858–1918) son of eugenio lucas velázquez, known for dramatic genre scenes and historical themes in spanish painting. Medium: oil on panel frame condition: presented in a luxurious dark wood frame with bold moulding and fine beading. The frame is in excellent condition , enhancing the scene’s theatrical elegance and museum-quality presence. Past sales figures: eugenio lucas villamil (1858–1918) a la salida de los toros (1897) lot # 153 painting oil/canvas 107 x 167 cm hammer price: £ 16,486 (€ 20,000 ) price including buyer's premium: £ 19,948 (€ 24,200 ) estimate: £ 16,486 (€ 20,000) pintura y artes decorativas 05 mar 2014 ansorena madrid, spain entierro de la sardina lot # 106 painting oil/canvas 29.5 x 38.2 cm hammer price: £ 8,200 price including buyer's premium: £ 10,250 estimate: £ 2,000 - £ 3,000 old master paintings 02 may 2012 bonhams london, united kingdom outside the plaza de toros, madrid. (1897) lot # 5 painting oil/canvas 103 x 167 cm hammer price: £ 26,000 price including buyer's premium: £ 32,450 estimate: £ 25,000 - £ 35,000 19th century european art 21 nov 2011 christie's london, united kingdom details signed dated "villamil 97" lower right illustrated on page 12 of the catalog this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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