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Lot 156
ENRIQUE SERRA Y AUQUE (SPANISH, 1859-1918)
An observer on the Venetian Lagoon
Fermé15 December 2022
Estimation
GBP 20,000–30,000
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Enrique Serra y Auque was born in Barcelona in 1859 where he later attended art school. Due to a scholarship, he was able to move to Rome in 1879 where he studied at the Accademia di San Luca. Soon, Serra established himself as a painter in Rome, recorded first sales success and received several commissions for the Vatican.
In 1895 he opened a studio in Paris, which became a meeting point for young Spanish artists. He gained further recognition as an illustrator for the Spanish magazine Ilustración Española y Americana.
In 1888 he was honoured with the Gold Medal of the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona. His works were shown at numerous exhibitions including in the prestigious Sala Parés gallery in Barcelona.
In 1895 he opened a studio in Paris, which became a meeting point for young Spanish artists. He gained further recognition as an illustrator for the Spanish magazine Ilustración Española y Americana.
In 1888 he was honoured with the Gold Medal of the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona. His works were shown at numerous exhibitions including in the prestigious Sala Parés gallery in Barcelona.