Works on Paper: Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps (Cuenca, 1975)

Works on Paper: Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps (Cuenca, 1975)

R 1,250.00
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Works on Paper: Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps (Cuenca, 1975)
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Works on Paper: Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps (Cuenca, 1975)

Works on Paper: Original Spanish Abstract Watercolour by Simps (Cuenca, 1975)

This original, mid-century modern abstract watercolour painting brings an atmospheric, high-end European gallery aesthetic straight into a contemporary space. Executed in 1975, the piece showcases a fluid, impressionistic wash of slate greys, seafoam teals, and deep navy tones, capturing the unique, shifting misty light of the historic cliffside art hub of Cuenca, Spain. The artwork is beautifully balanced by extensive negative space and features an intimate, handwritten Spanish artist dedication and date along the lower-left corner. Professionally assembled at the historic "Marcos Módulo" framing atelier in Cuenca, the piece is presented inside a wide, dusty mauve-brown archival matte board and housed within a clean, solid natural wood frame, adding a sophisticated architectural layer to an office workspace, gallery wall, or modern living room layout.

An authentic original piece of 1970s Spanish abstract minimalism, hand-painted by the mid-century artist signing as "Simps" in the historic avant-garde art colony of Cuenca, Spain. Hand-signed, localized, and dated by the artist in 1975 with a personal family dedication written entirely in Spanish ("a mi hija de Simps / Cuenca 1975"). Features the authentic original workshop label on the reverse backing board from Marcos Módulo (Calle de las Torres 12, 16001 Cuenca, Spain), verifying its true European origin and custom professional framing heritage.

Original Intended Use: Premium residential Parlor or modern apartment gallery wall artwork. Alternate Suggested Use: Elegant design anchor for a minimalist workspace desk vignette or high-end styling piece for an upscale architectural studio. 
More Details
  • Original mid-century modern abstract impressionist watercolour painting on paper.
  • Authentic 1975 Spanish avant-garde art colony study from Cuenca, Spain.
  • Original Spanish framing atelier provenance label intact on the reverse backing board.
  • Wide-border custom matte board inside a clean, solid natural timber frame.
  • Complete glass protection and solid mounting suspension hardware intact on the reverse.
Did you Know?

Cuenca became the absolute capital of Spanish abstract art in the mid-1960s when world-renowned artist Fernando Zóbel founded a dedicated museum inside the city's famous medieval 'Hanging Houses' (Casas Colgadas).

Painters flocked from all over Europe to live along the dramatic, rocky river gorges, using fluid watercolour and oil washes to capture the intense contrast of the white stone architecture melting into the deep mountain shadows and morning valley fog.
Origin & Era

Hand-painted in 1975, making this original work of European art a 51-year-old mid-century treasure.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Frame Total: Height 49cm, Width 59cm, Depth 2cm.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage condition with a solid, sound timber frame structure, clean glass, and secure backing. The original watercolour paper print remains crisp and perfectly preserved with zero water tracking, zero mold spotting, and zero fading to the delicate blue-green enamelled washes. Faint age-appropriate surface marks on the outer wooden frame edges are present but entirely consistent with age.

Visible Flaws: The original brown paper framing tape along the back margins has dried out over time and become partially loose from the timber channel, which can easily be pressed down or re-secured with standard framing tape by the buyer if desired. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect the safety or structural tightness of the glass and frame.
Price
R 1,250.00
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