Ulpiano Checa Y Sanz

Lot Description Ulpiano Checa y Sanz (Spanish, 1860-1916) Watering the Horse signed 'U. Checa' (lower left) oil on canvas 36¼ x 23¾ in. (92 x 60.3 cm.) Lot Condition Report I confirm that I have read this Important Notice and agree to its terms. View Condition Report Pre-Lot Text PROPERTY FROM A FLORIDA COLLECTION View Lot Notes ›

Ulpiano Checa y Sanz (Spanish, 1860-1916) Watering the Horse signed 'U. Checa' (lower left) oil on canvas 36¼ x 23¾ in. (92 x 60.3 cm.) PROPERTY FROM A FLORIDA COLLECTION Like many other artists working in Europe in the last quarter of the 19th century, Ulpiano Checa y Sanz was influenced by the new Impressionist movement. Without adopting all of the techniques of the Impressionists, he chose certain aspects of the new painting to enhance his art, in particular that of the juxtaposition of certain colors in order to heighten their effect on each other. This embracing of the Chevreul color theory is clearly evident in the present painting, with its strong colors laid on the canvas with broad, saturated brushstrokes and painted without transitional tones in order to heighten the overall effects of color and light.

Ulpiano Checa y Sanz (Spanish, 1860-1916) After the opera signed and inscribed 'À mon ami Sior Decauvigne/U. Checa' (lower left) oil on canvas 23 x 36¼ in. (58.5 x 92.2 cm.) Lot Notes Ulpiano Checa y Sanz studied in Madrid under Manuel Dominguez and Federico de Madrazo but it was when he went to Paris that we see his work developing and his mature style becomes apparent. He was facinated and inspired by the lifestyles of the wealthy Parisians, who provided him with an endless range of subjects. The present work is a celebration of Parisian life, here Checa excels in showing us the movement within the scene, the flow and swish of the dresses as the crowd dash from the Opera trying to avoid the rain. The elegance of the evening is not spoilt by the rain as the streetlights and lit coaches illuminate the road showing us flashes of the coloured silk dresses of these modern Parisians.

Ulpiano Checa y Sanz (Spanish, 1860-1916) Carnival Eve signed 'U. Checa' (lower right) oil on canvas 49¼ x 71 in. (125 x 180.3 cm.) Pre-Lot Text PROPERTY FROM A CALIFORNIA COLLECTION Lot Notes Ulpiano Checha y Sanz was born in Colmenar de Oreja in the center of Spain just outside Madrid and studied at the Madrid Academy under Manuel Dominguez, Federico de Madrazo and Pablo Gonzalvo y Peres. At the age of nineteen he became a professor at the Academy of San Fernando and won the course de chars à Rome in 1884, followed by numerous other medals, such as the first class medal in Spain in 1887 and 1888. He was also a regular contributor to the Paris Salon. Like other artists working in Europe, Sanz was influenced by the new impressionist movement. Without adopting all the techniques of the Impressionists, he chose certain aspects of the movement to capture the effect of light, particularly that of the juxtaposition of certain colors in order to heighten their effect on each other. This technique is brought to vibrant fruition in Carnival Eve. (fig. 1) John Singer Sargent, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, 1885-86, Photo Credit: Tate Gallery, London/Art Resource.

ulpiano checa y sanz spanish, 1860-1916 grand duke nicholas nicholaevich a large equestrian bronze of the grand duke on a galloping horse, holding onto his cap, his greatcoat flapping in the wind, signed checa, stamped bronze garanti ai titre paris height: 48cm.; 19in. length:68.5cm.; 27in. checa was born in colmenar de oreja, castille, and after studying under a number of sculptors in madrid, won the prix de rome. he was both a painter and sculptor, and made his debut at the paris salon with the picture l'enlevement de prosperine. he later exhibited regularly at the salon des artistes francais. he often painted classical subjects, such as cours de chars a rome (1890).