Alberto Pla Y Rubio

Lot 84 Alberto Pla y Rubio Spanish, 1867-1937 The Hay Wagon Signed Pla Rubio (lr) Oil on canvas 29 1/4 x 25 inches Provenance: Private collection In a review of the Paris Salon, The Atheneum reported on May 13, 1899: "A Spanish painter, whose name I learn for the first time, M. Pla y Rubio seems to have received from above that gift of natural and persuasive simplicity to which no artifices of workmanship can attain, and which, although no mere effort of will can counterfeit it, is a necessary feature in popular painting. . . . M. Pla y Rubio takes henceforth, by the side of M. Sorolla y Bastida." Pla y Rubio's quietly scintillating approach can be seen in The Hay Wagon , in which the subtle dissolution of form transforms this simple scene into a richly patterned tapestry. C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC Collection of American Art Sold for $10,000 (Includes Buyer's Premium) Estimate $800-1,200 Frame rubbing. Craquelure along the left register in the lower left corner. There is no further restoration visible under UV light. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. 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.

Alberto Pla y Rubio (1867-1929) A fishing boat with children on the shore signed 'Pla Rubio' (lower right) oil on board 10¾ x 13¾in. (27.3 x 35cm.) Special Notice This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis