Ricardo Opisso Sala Sold at Auction Prices

Illustrator, Caricaturist, Painter

Opisso Sala was born in Tarragona yet before he was two years old he moved with his family to Barcelona. Under the influence of the works of Antonio Gaudí, in Barcelona, the power of the art nouveau style found expression in Opisso’s art. He became a noted Spanish painter, draftsman , cartoonist and illustrator for publications like Cu-cut! ( in 1903) and L’Esquella of Torratxa (after 1912). After this Opisso departs from political satire to engage in more popular images while working with the magazine TBO (in 1919). After WWI Opisso’s paintings were celebrated in Barcelona’s galleries and again in 1953 he received special recognition in his birthplace of Tarragona.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. DIBUJO A TINTA.
                Nov. 19, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. DIBUJO A TINTA.

                Est: €700 - €900

                Ricard Opisso (Tarragona, 1880-Barcelona, 1966) Pareja. Dibujo a tinta y color sobre papel. Firmado. 28 x 19 cm.

                Aletheia Subastas
              • RICARDO OPISSO. TÉCNICA MIXTA.
                Nov. 19, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO. TÉCNICA MIXTA.

                Est: €1,800 - €2,000

                Ricardo Opisso (Tarragona, 1880-Barcelona, 1966) Escena circense. Técnica mixta sobre papel. Firmado. 26 x 34,5 cm.

                Aletheia Subastas
              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617.
                Nov. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617.

                Est: €800 - €1,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617. Measurements: 25 x 18 cm; 39 x 32 cm (passe-partout). Painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena.
                Nov. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena.

                Est: €6,000 - €7,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena. Measurements: 47 x 60 cm. 77,5 x 88,5 cm. (frame). Ricardo Opisso developed a refined anthropological sensibility, which he captured in juicy portraits of Parisian and Barcelona high society. Here, an elegant lady seated in her carriage, the coachman and her husband using their binoculars, look with great curiosity at something that is happening outside the field. Narrative detail and finesse of draughtsmanship are combined in these anecdotal scenes. Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in Barcelona's modernist milieu, and in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Família. Two years later, backed by the architect, he joined the Círculo de Sant Lluc. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator for publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa". In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. In 1953 he received recognition from his home town at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 Self-...
                Oct. 30, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 Self-...

                Est: -

                RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 Self-portrait with girl Colored pencils on paper Signed Measurements 27.5 x 21.5 cm

                Subastas Segre
              • Ricardo Opisso (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) “The bill, please”
                Oct. 23, 2024

                Ricardo Opisso (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) “The bill, please”

                Est: €150 - €200

                Ricardo Opisso (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) “The bill, please” Ink drawing Signed 14 x 12 cm 150 - 200 €

                Greco Subastas
              • RICARD OPISSO. A girl. (d)
                Oct. 23, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. A girl. (d)

                Est: €380 - €400

                Charcoal drawing on paper. Signed. 38.5x28 cm.

                Balclis
              • RICARDO OPISSO (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) "Market scene"
                Oct. 15, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) "Market scene"

                Est: €200 - €300

                RICARDO OPISSO (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1960) "Market scene" Pencil drawing on paper Signed 51 x 42 cm 200 - 300 €

                Bayeu Subastas
              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "CARNIVAL".
                Oct. 10, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "CARNIVAL".

                Est: €1,500 - €3,000

                Watercolour on paper. Signed. 31 x 37 cm; 41 x 48 cm (frame).

                Subarna Subastas
              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "DOMADORA".
                Oct. 10, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "DOMADORA".

                Est: €450 - €700

                Signed. 25 x 18.5 cm; 38.5 x 32 cm (frame).

                Subarna Subastas
              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Toulouse-Lautrec at the café". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. The paper shows traces of old stickers.
                Sep. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Toulouse-Lautrec at the café". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. The paper shows traces of old stickers.

                Est: €1,800 - €2,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Toulouse-Lautrec at the café". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. The paper shows traces of old stickers. Size: 15 x 11 cm; 30 x 27 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Day at the beach". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
                Sep. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Day at the beach". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €800 - €900

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Day at the beach". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 26 x 35 cm; 40,5 x 48,5 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. During his early years, apart from his surname, Opisso also used to sign his work with an "O" for Opisso, which contains the "R" of his name. Most of his work is preserved in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "SEATED BALLERINA".
                Jul. 18, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "SEATED BALLERINA".

                Est: €400 - €650

                Charcoal and crayons on paper. Signed. 29.5 x 24 cm; 40.5 x 36 cm (frame).

                Subarna Subastas
              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "FLAMENCO DANCER".
                Jul. 18, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "FLAMENCO DANCER".

                Est: €300 - €600

                Charcoal on paper. Signed. The paper is foxed and has visible adhesive marks. 30 x 22 cm; 44.5 x 35.7 cm (frame).

                Subarna Subastas
              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "NOTRE DAME".
                Jul. 18, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "NOTRE DAME".

                Est: €250 - €550

                Signed. 19.2 x 22.8 cm; 33 x 35.2 cm (frame).

                Subarna Subastas
              • Attributed to RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Christmas Market". Ink and chalk on paper. Partially lost signature in the lower right corner. Presents tears on the sides.
                Jul. 15, 2024

                Attributed to RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Christmas Market". Ink and chalk on paper. Partially lost signature in the lower right corner. Presents tears on the sides.

                Est: €200 - €300

                Attributed to RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Christmas Market". Ink and chalk on paper. Partially lost signature in the lower right corner. Presents tears on the sides. Measurements: 20 x 16 cm; 37 x 31 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. During his early years, apart from his surname, Opisso also used to sign his work with an "O" for Opisso, which contains the "R" of his name. Most of his work is preserved in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 ...
                Jul. 02, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 ...

                Est: -

                RICARDO OPISSO Tarragona 1880-Barcelona 1966 Meeting of friends Watercolor and ink on paper Signed, dedicated and dated 1957 Measurements 17 x 24 cm

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "At the fair". Coloured pencils and pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
                Jun. 11, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "At the fair". Coloured pencils and pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €800 - €1,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "At the fair". Coloured pencils and pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Size: 21 x 17 cm; 41,5 x 38 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy. He has also had anthological exhibitions at the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Barcelona International Boat Show (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003).

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena.
                Jun. 11, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena.

                Est: €6,000 - €7,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Strolling in a Parisian Park". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate of authenticity by Josep Maria Cadena. Measurements: 47 x 60 cm. 77,5 x 88,5 cm. (frame). Ricardo Opisso developed a refined anthropological sensibility, which he captured in juicy portraits of Parisian and Barcelona high society. Here, an elegant lady seated in her carriage, the coachman and her husband using their binoculars, look with great curiosity at something that is happening outside the field. Narrative detail and finesse of draughtsmanship are combined in these anecdotal scenes. Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in Barcelona's modernist milieu, and in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Família. Two years later, backed by the architect, he joined the Círculo de Sant Lluc. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator for publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa". In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. In 1953 he received recognition from his home town at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Miquel Utrillo". Charcoal on paper. Signed with an anagram in the lower left corner. Dedicated in the lower right-hand corner
                Jun. 11, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Miquel Utrillo". Charcoal on paper. Signed with an anagram in the lower left corner. Dedicated in the lower right-hand corner

                Est: €2,000 - €2,500

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Miquel Utrillo". Charcoal on paper. Signed with an anagram in the lower left corner. Dedicated in the lower right-hand corner: "Miquel Utrillo, l'amic de la Susanne Valadon, pare adoptiu del pintor Utrillo". Measurements: 53 x 39 cm; 88 x 71 cm (frame). Portrait of the painter Miquel Utrillo, an emblematic figure of modernist Barcelona, who introduced Opisso to the Barcelona circle of the Quatre Gats. Utrillo was then the lover of Suzanne Valadon (as the dedication says), whose son, the also famous painter Maurice Utrillo, Miquel would recognise as his own. Opisso was a great portraitist. He captured with great formal economy the character of the sitter, who often belonged to his most intimate environment. Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in Barcelona's modernist environment, and in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Família. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Nonell and Utrillo", ca.1900. Conté charcoal on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner, titled on the back
                Jun. 11, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Nonell and Utrillo", ca.1900. Conté charcoal on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner, titled on the back

                Est: €3,000 - €3,500

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Nonell and Utrillo", ca.1900. Conté charcoal on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner, titled on the back. It has a label on the back from the David Cervelló art gallery in Barcelona. Measurements: 30 x 22 cm; 52 x 45 cm (frame). Ricardo Opisso was the great chronicler of the end-of-century Barcelona, about the modernist circle of which he was a member and whose artists he portrayed incessantly in the gatherings of the Quatre Gats, the mythical place where Nonell, Picasso, Utrillo, Casas... met. Here, Nonell and Miquel Utrillo are portrayed sitting at a table at the Quatre Gats. Utrillo's sombre and distant countenance contrasts with the friendly smile of Nonell, the painter of the gypsy women. Portrait of the painter Miquel Utrillo, an emblematic figure of modernist Barcelona, who introduced Opisso to the Barcelona circle of the Quatre Gats. Utrillo was then the lover of Suzanne Valadon (as the dedication says), whose son, the also famous painter Maurice Utrillo, Miquel would recognise as his own. Opisso was a great portraitist. He captured with great formal economy the character of the sitter, who often belonged to his most intimate environment. Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in Barcelona's modernist environment, and in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Família. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy.

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "CARNIVAL".
                Jun. 06, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "CARNIVAL".

                Est: €2,000 - €3,500

                Watercolour on paper. Signed. 31 x 37 cm; 41 x 48 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "GIRLS WEARING BERETS".
                Jun. 06, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "GIRLS WEARING BERETS".

                Est: €400 - €600

                Charcoal and colored pencil on paper. Signed. 25.5 x 19 cm; 40 x 34 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO. "Un mal carácter castigado". (d)
                May. 23, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. "Un mal carácter castigado". (d)

                Est: €200 - €240

                Pencil drawing on paper Signed. Sketch for the original published in TBO on November 15, 1937 (No. 1057, p. 2). 29.5x20 cm.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. Ballerinas. (d)
                May. 23, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. Ballerinas. (d)

                Est: €250 - €280

                Pencil, charcoal, pastel and gouache drawing on paper Signed 27x31.7 cm.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. Maternity. (d)
                May. 23, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. Maternity. (d)

                Est: €400 - €450

                Pencil and gouache on paper Signed 19.5x25.5 cm.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO SALA Tarragona (1880) / Barcelona (1966) “The Wedding”
                May. 21, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO SALA Tarragona (1880) / Barcelona (1966) “The Wedding”

                Est: €300 - €400

                Inks on paper Signed in the lower left corner Measurements: 21 x 17.5 cm

                Ansorena
              • RICARD OPISSO
                May. 14, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO

                Est: €1,500 - €1,800

                Ricard Opisso (Tarrragona, 1880-Barcelona, 1966) Personajes. Dibujo a carboncillo y lápices de color sobre papel. Firmado. 21 x 31,5 cm.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Zoo scene". Pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
                May. 07, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Zoo scene". Pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €200 - €300

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Zoo scene". Pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 23 x 28 cm; 41 x 45,5 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, along with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Dogs". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Slight damage to the frame.
                Apr. 23, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Dogs". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Slight damage to the frame.

                Est: €900 - €1,200

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Dogs". Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Slight damage to the frame. Measurements: 11 x 17 cm; 31 x 35,5 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617.
                Apr. 23, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617.

                Est: €1,200 - €1,500

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "In the exams". Original drawing in charcoal, ink and color on paper. Published in the magazine "Cu-cut" nº196, Any IV of September 28, 1905, page 617. Measurements: 25 x 18 cm; 39 x 32 cm (passe-partout). Painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Circus characters". Watercolour on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
                Apr. 23, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Circus characters". Watercolour on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.

                Est: €2,000 - €2,500

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Circus characters". Watercolour on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Size: 36 x 26 cm; 64 x 54 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he took part in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Young man sitting in Sitges". Watercolor on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
                Apr. 23, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Young man sitting in Sitges". Watercolor on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €1,800 - €2,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Young Man Sitting in Sitges". Watercolour on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Size: 30 x 22 cm; 43 x 35,5 cm (frame). A young man with intense sea-coloured eyes rests in a wicker armchair. Next to him a dog looks impatiently in front of him. The beach or the terraces of a café were Opisso's open-air studios, where he captured vivid sketches from life, as in this leisurely Sunday scene. Opisso was a painter, draughtsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in Barcelona's modernist environment, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí on the Sagrada Família. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings aimed at political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona and was awarded a third-class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings moved towards genre themes, specialising in popular scenes. His works from this period are characterised by the presentation of motley crowds of people in popular Barcelona settings. After exhibiting several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first solo exhibition in 1935 at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped considerable success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received recognition from his native city at the 4th Tarragona Art Fair. During his early years, in addition to his surname, Opisso also used to sign his work with an "O" for Opisso, which contains the "R" of his name. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. In terms of exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004 under the title "Catalan Painting, from Naturalism to Noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, is particularly noteworthy. He has also had anthological exhibitions at the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Barcelona International Boat Show (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "GIRL WITH A BERET".
                Apr. 11, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "GIRL WITH A BERET".

                Est: €350 - €600

                Charcoal on paper. Signed. 18.5 x 14.5 cm; 32 x 28 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "DOMADORA".
                Apr. 11, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "DOMADORA".

                Est: €450 - €700

                Signed. 25 x 18.5 cm; 38.5 x 32 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "FLAMENCO DANCER".
                Apr. 11, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "FLAMENCO DANCER".

                Est: €350 - €600

                Charcoal on paper. Signed. The paper is foxed and has visible adhesive marks. 30 x 22 cm; 44.5 x 35.7 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "NOTRE DAME".
                Apr. 11, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "NOTRE DAME".

                Est: €300 - €550

                Signed. 19.2 x 22.8 cm; 33 x 35.2 cm (frame).

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              • RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "BOYS".
                Apr. 11, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO (1880-1966). "BOYS".

                Est: €600 - €1,000

                Charcoal on paper. Signed. 21 x 25.5 cm; 35 x 39.5 cm (frame).

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              • RICARDO OPISSO SALA Tarragona (1880) / Barcelona (1966) "Couple"
                Apr. 10, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO SALA Tarragona (1880) / Barcelona (1966) "Couple"

                Est: €450 - €600

                Colored pencils on paper Signed in the lower right corner Measurements: 32 x 24 cm

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). Untitled. Pencil on paper. Signed in the middle right area.
                Mar. 18, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). Untitled. Pencil on paper. Signed in the middle right area.

                Est: €150 - €200

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). Untitled. Pencil on paper. Signed in the middle right area. Measurements: 19 x 22 cm; 35 x 39 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit at the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, along with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. Group in a landscape. (d)
                Mar. 14, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. Group in a landscape. (d)

                Est: €450 - €500

                Charcoal and pastel drawing on paper Signed. On the back, a lithograph with a shield and inscription by the artist's son, Alfred Opisso, attesting the authenticity of the work. 24.5x34.5 cm.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. Group in a tavern. (d)
                Mar. 14, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. Group in a tavern. (d)

                Est: €400 - €450

                Watercolour on paper Signed 34.8x40 cm.

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              • RICARD OPISSO. Maternity. (d)
                Mar. 14, 2024

                RICARD OPISSO. Maternity. (d)

                Est: €700 - €750

                Pencil and gouache on paper Signed 19.5x25.5 cm.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Parisian scene", 1927. Watercolor on paper. With Sala Parés label on the back. Signed, dated and located in the lower right corner.
                Mar. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Parisian scene", 1927. Watercolor on paper. With Sala Parés label on the back. Signed, dated and located in the lower right corner.

                Est: €1,500 - €1,800

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Parisian scene", 1927. Watercolor on paper. With Sala Parés label on the back. Signed, dated and located in the lower right corner. Measurements: 38 x 43 cm; 53.5 x 58 cm (frame). Opisso, an excellent draughtsman, exchanged the Barcelona of Els Quatre Gats for the Paris of the Belle Époque during a short stay in 1901. There he immortalized the boulevards and cabarets of the Montmartre district, as well as the bourgeoisie of the richest districts of the French capital. The watercolor in question, which depicts three ladies in the emblematic Parisian Luxembourg Park, shows the agile stroke and technical skill that, as early as 1927, characterized Opisso's painting. Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. During his early years, apart from his surname, Opisso also used to sign his work with an "O" for Opisso, which contains the "R" of his name. Most of his work is preserved in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Sailor dancing". Watercolor and charcoal on paper. With drawing also on the back.
                Mar. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Sailor dancing". Watercolor and charcoal on paper. With drawing also on the back.

                Est: €500 - €600

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Sailor dancing". Watercolor and charcoal on paper. With drawing also on the back. They are drawings made in a cabaret on the Ramblas in Barcelona, as we infer from the stamp printed on the paper. Signed. Measurements: 24 x 18 cm; 37 x 31 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he exhibited in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, along with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Skiers". Watercolor on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner.
                Mar. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Skiers". Watercolor on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €800 - €1,000

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Skiers". Watercolor on cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 25 x 31,5 cm; 40 x 47,5 cm (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he exhibited in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, along with Ramon Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. Throughout his career Opisso worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to Art Nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "The accordionist". Charcoal and colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
                Mar. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "The accordionist". Charcoal and colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.

                Est: €1,200 - €1,500

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "The accordionist". Charcoal and colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 22 x 32 cm; 34,5 x 44,5 cm (frame). Painter, draftsman and cartoonist. In his youth he participated in the modernist environment of Barcelona, and in fact in 1894 he began to work as an apprentice with Antoni Gaudí in the works of the Sagrada Familia. Two years later, backed by the architect, he became a member of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he would later exhibit in the Sala Parés. He was linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, together with Ramón Casas, Manuel Hugué, Isidre Nonell and Pablo Picasso, among others. In 1901 he made a trip to Paris, where Picasso and Hugué were already there. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. Due to the dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera, Opisso abandoned political satire and his drawings approached the costumbrista theme, specializing in popular scenes. His works of this period are characterized by presenting motley crowds in popular Barcelona scenes. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra galleries in Barcelona. During the post-war period he continued to exhibit in various galleries in Barcelona, and reaped great success with both critics and the public. In 1953 he received the recognition of his hometown in the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is kept in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but it is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg. As for exhibitions, the one held at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 2004, under the title "Catalan painting, from naturalism to noucentisme", in which his work "Carnival" was exhibited, stands out. Likewise, the Saló del Tinell (1979), the Palau de la Virreina (1980), the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona (1973), the Fundació La Caixa (1988, 2004, 2008) and the Caixa Tarragona (2003) have dedicated anthological exhibitions to him.

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              • RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Touluse Lautrec and Forain", 1897. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner.
                Mar. 12, 2024

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Touluse Lautrec and Forain", 1897. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner.

                Est: €2,000 - €2,400

                RICARDO OPISSO I SALA (Tarragona, 1880 - Barcelona, 1966). "Touluse Lautrec and Forain", 1897. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Measurements: 40 x 28 cm; 52 x 41 (frame). Opisso was a painter, draftsman and cartoonist. Immersed in Barcelona's modernist environment, he worked as Gaudí's apprentice and was part of the Círculo Artístico de Sant Lluc, with whom he exhibited from now on in the Sala Parés. He was also linked to the group Els Quatre Gats, and in 1901 he made a trip to Paris. He worked as an illustrator in publications such as "Cu-cut!" and "L'Esquella de la Torratxa", signing drawings oriented to political satire, in a style close to art nouveau. In 1907 he took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition in Barcelona, and received a third class medal. After having exhibited several times in succession at the Sala Parés, he held his first individual exhibition in 1935, at the Syra Galleries in Barcelona. In 1953 he received recognition from his hometown at the IV Art Fair of Tarragona. Most of his work is preserved in the Opisso Museum in Barcelona, but is also present in the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Strasbourg.

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