Three Centuries of Art & Decor
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 48
José Gallegos y Arnosa (Spanish, 1859 - 1917)
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000
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José Gallegos y Arnosa (Spanish, 1859 - 1917)
Holy Communion,
Oil on board,
Signed lower left, gallery label on verso.
Board: H: 11 x W: 16 in.
H: 17 W: 22 in.
José Gallegos y Arnosa was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor associated with Preciosist Realism. Born in Jerez de la Frontera, he studied under Federico de Madrazo at Madrid's San Fernando Academy. Sponsored by winery owner Guillermo Garvey, Gallegos moved to Rome in 1880, remaining in Italy for most of his career. He won a gold medal at the 1891 Berlin International Exposition. He is best celebrated for his highly detailed, jewel-like paintings of church interiors, cardinals, clerical life, and vibrant Italian genre scenes.
Condition
Blacklight images attached. Chip to frame right side. Revarnished, cracks to panel upper left side, tiny spots of in painting on right side girl's face and on altar cloth far right, upper left and upper right. Small loss of pigment above signature middle left side. Please view all images.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 17.00
Width: 22.00
Available payment options
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Purchased 1957, Frederick Mueller Fine Paintings, Miami Beach, Florida thence by descent in the family.
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