Luis Graner Y Arrufi

Luis Graner y Arrufi (Spanish, 1863-1929) Vista nocturna signed and dated 'L Graner 1924' (lower right) oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm.) Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 19 November 2002, lot 49. Acquired at the above sale by the present owner. Property from a distinguished Canadian Collection

Luis Graner (1867-1929) Description: Eucalypti along a coast, signed lower left: L. Graner, unframed oil on canvas laid to masonite, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $1500/2500. Condition Report: Visual: Generally good condition. Frame abrasion and uneven edges. No tacking edges. Blacklight: A dime-sized spot of overpaint along the lower left edge. Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA 16'' H x 20'' W Luis Graner Y Arrufi (1863-1929 Spain / La Jolla, CA) unframed oil on canvas laid to masonite

Lot 93 LUIS GRANER Y ARRUFI (spanish 1863-1929) THE SPANISH DANCER Signed 'L. Graner' bottom left, oil on canvas 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, New York. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Not relined; painting is somewhat hard to read with clarity under u.v. light because of extensive varnish inconsistencies. Overall, the painting is in generally good condition, with minor abrasions to three of the four outer edges (which appear darker under u.v. and thus may also have some associated minor retouch). There is some localized retouch, including a spot on figure's hand, a minor amount above and below index finger and to small amounts of figure's dress and foreground. Additionally, there is minor retouch to a spot just above corner of figure's right eye and possibly some retouch to teeth. We note that under u.v. light there are two squarish areas that are darker than surrounding areas: one at neck, one at elbow. It appears that these are 'test' areas that have been selectively cleaned, the varnish having been removed. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

LUIS GRANER Y ARRUFI SPANISH, 1863-1929 MARIA 100,000—150,000 USD measurements 54 3/8 by 86 3/4 in. alternate measurements 138.1 by 220.3 cm Description signed L Graner (lower left) oil on canvas CATALOGUE NOTE Maria showcases Luis Graner y Arrufi's remarkable abilityto convey the effects of sunlight, here seen pouring through aforest canopy onto a young girl in a simple white dress. Graner wasborn in Barcelona in 1863 and at the age of twenty-three wasawarded a scholarship from the Barcelona Provincial Council tostudy in Paris. The artist was drawn into the art circles of thethriving French capital, and he remained there for five years,exhibiting at the Paris Salon and winning numerous medals acrossEurope. Graner moved to the United States in 1910, and some of hisearliest recorded works in America include paintings of theCalifornia coast. Between 1914 and 1922, Graner lived in NewOrleans, and created many scenes of rural Louisiana. He ultimatelymoved to New York and opened a studio, creating images of thevibrant city's famous sites, including Central Park, the BrooklynBridge, and the Hudson River. Graner finally returned to Barcelonalater in life, where he died in May 1929.

Lot 129 LUIS GRANER Y ARUFFI (spanish 1863-1929) SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA Signed 'L Graner' bottom right, inscribed, dated and signed 'Sta.Monica California/January 1919/Luis Graner' oil on canvas 32 x 38 in. (81.3 x 96.5cm) provenance: Artfull Eye,Lambertville, New Jersey. Private Collection, New Jersey. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formatsdo not include condition reports. The absence of a conditionstatement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition orcompletely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects ofaging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request acondition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, priorto placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman'sConditions of Sale.