Leonardo Alenza y Nieto Sold at Auction Prices

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Nov. 15, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845). "Beggars". Oil on canvas. Another version of this painting was auctioned at Alcalá Subastas on 15 June 2023. It has craquelure.
Est: €4,000 - €4,500
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845). "Beggars". Oil on canvas. Another version of this painting was auctioned at Alcalá Subastas on 15 June 2023. It has craquelure. Measurements: 35 x 27,5 cm; 53 x 45,5 cm (frame). Costumbrista themes were Leonardo Alenza's favourite genre. On occasions he adopted a satirical tone, but in his depiction of the most disadvantaged sectors of society he showed delicacy and respect. This is the case in the present scene, in which three beggars shelter from the inclemency of the weather, sheltered in front of an old wall of a dilapidated house. Each character withdraws into his or her own interior. Silent, they withdraw into their thoughts: a boy with his clothes in tatters, a woman emptying her basket and a crestfallen man holding his dog on a leash. Another version of this painting was auctioned at Alcalá Subastas (15-06-2023). Leonardo Alenza began his training by learning drawing with Juan Antonio Ribera, and attending the colouring and composition classes given by José de Madrazo at the San Fernando Royal Academy. In 1842 he was appointed academician of merit of San Fernando. He specialised in small-format genre paintings, as well as portraits full of life in which he knew how to endow his models with expressiveness and psychological depth. Aureliano de Beruete considered him the most important of the painters influenced by Goya. Leonardo Alenza is widely represented in the Museo del Prado, and also has works in the Romantic and Municipal Museums of Madrid, the Biblioteca Nacional, the Lázaro Galdiano and the Marqués de Cerralbo.
Setdart Auction House
Oct. 05, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (1807-1845). "MAJOS SCENE".
Est: €2,000 - €3,500
Oil on canvas. Signed with initial "A". Attributive plaque on the frame. Mariategui J.A. Collection, written on the back and on the stretcher. Restorations on the paint layer. 20.5 x 25.5 cm; 30 x 35.5 cm (frame).
Subarna Subastas
Sep. 20, 2023
El borracho
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Isbilya Subastas
Jul. 26, 2023
Attributed to LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 – 1845). "In years". Oil on canvas. Relined. It has a frame from the 20th century.
Est: €5,500 - €6,000
Attributed to LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845). "Dwarfs". Oil on canvas. Re-drawn. It has a 20th century frame. Measurements: 82 x 62 cm (x2); 97 x 77 cm (frames, x2). This pair of canvases where the portrait of two male characters is shown separately, whose physiognomy indicates their short stature. The two figures are presented standing against an ochre background which gives them greater monumentality and importance. In both, despite the compositional differences, both are portrayed in jocular attitudes, in one case carrying pots and in the other a bottle of wine which they spill on the ground. Despite this, in both the artist has tried to portray both characters with a sense of dignity given by the fixed gaze towards the viewer. The influence of Teniers and other Netherlandish painters admired by Alenza can be seen in the skilful caricature-like characterisation of the figures. Popular flavour and political criticism are masterfully combined in this group of works. Leonardo Alenza began his training by learning drawing with Juan Antonio Ribera and attending the colouring and composition classes given by José de Madrazo at the San Fernando Royal Academy. In 1842 he was appointed academician of merit of San Fernando. He specialised in small-format genre paintings, as well as portraits full of life in which he knew how to endow his models with expressiveness and psychological depth. An outstanding renovator of the Madrid costumbrista school, his vision is critical of society, taking pleasure in reflecting conflictive aspects of life, as opposed to the kindly vision of his Andalusian contemporaries. A great draughtsman, gifted with an astonishing ease of execution, he was capable of sketching any scene that passed before his eyes with great economy of means, which enabled him to collaborate as a draughtsman in important publications of the time. His oil paintings are characterised by their loose, blotchy execution, as well as by his masterly handling of light and his mastery of colour. His palette is dominated, as we can see here, by brown and muted tones, a legacy of the more sober Goya, that of the "Black Paintings", which he also resembles in the subject matter chosen for many of his works. In fact, Aureliano de Beruete considered him to be the most important of the painters influenced by Goya. His is a loose brushstroke, which shapes the image with expressive patches of colour. He does not describe, but focuses on the faces of the figures, which are almost expressionistic in their treatment. Leonardo Alenza is widely represented in the Prado Museum, and also has works in the Romantic and Municipal Museums of Madrid, the National Library, the Lázaro Galdiano and the Marquis of Cerralbo.
Setdart Auction House
Jul. 13, 2023
ATRIBUIDO A LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO Personaje
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ATRIBUIDO A LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845) "Personaje" Óleo/tabla 26 x 17 cm Firmado: A.Za
Arte Subastas Bilbao
Jul. 13, 2023
ATRIBUIDO A LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO Anciano
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ATRIBUIDO A LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845) "Anciano" Óleo sobre tabla 25 x 17 cm Firmado: Az
Arte Subastas Bilbao
Jun. 13, 2023
Majo fumando
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Isbilya Subastas
May. 06, 2023
ALENZA AND GRANDSON, LEONARDO Bautista
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Watercolor on paper made by the artist L. ALENZA.
Duran Arte y Subastas
May. 06, 2023
ALENZA AND GRANDSON, LEONARDO Mythology
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Mixed technique on paper made by the artist L. ALENZA in 1998.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Apr. 20, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (1807-1845). "MAJOS SCENE".
Est: €2,600 - €3,500
Oil on canvas. Signed with initial "A". Attributive plaque on the frame. Mariategui J.A. Collection, written on the back and on the stretcher. Restorations on the paint layer. 20.5 x 25.5 cm; 30 x 35.5 cm (frame).
Subarna Subastas
Mar. 28, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA - Meeting of ladies and gentlemen in a park
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LEONARDO ALENZA Madrid 1807- 1845 Meeting of ladies and gentlemen in a park Ink drawing on paper Size 130 x 190 mm Origin: - Felix Boix Collection.
Subastas Segre
Feb. 22, 2023
Mendigos
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Isbilya Subastas
Feb. 22, 2023
El borracho
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Isbilya Subastas
Feb. 07, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA - Covens
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LEONARDO ALENZA Madrid 1807 - 1845 Aquelarres Oil on panel Signed Size 15 x 20 cm each
Subastas Segre
Feb. 07, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA - Swordsman Scene in Venice
Est: -
LEONARDO ALENZA Madrid 1807 - 1845 Swordsman Scene in Venice. 1836 Ink drawings on stamped paper Stamped Measurements 215 x 310 mmm each one With damages.
Subastas Segre
Feb. 07, 2023
Attributed to LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 – 1845). "In years". Oil on canvas. Relined. It has a frame from the 20th century.
Est: €5,500 - €6,000
Attributed to LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO (Madrid, 1807 - 1845). "Dwarfs". Oil on canvas. Re-drawn. It has a 20th century frame. Measurements: 82 x 62 cm (x2); 97 x 77 cm (frames, x2). This pair of canvases where the portrait of two male characters is shown separately, whose physiognomy indicates their short stature. The two figures are presented standing against an ochre background which gives them greater monumentality and importance. In both, despite the compositional differences, both are portrayed in jocular attitudes, in one case carrying pots and in the other a bottle of wine which they spill on the ground. Despite this, in both the artist has tried to portray both characters with a sense of dignity given by the fixed gaze towards the viewer. The influence of Teniers and other Netherlandish painters admired by Alenza can be seen in the skilful caricature-like characterisation of the figures. Popular flavour and political criticism are masterfully combined in this group of works. Leonardo Alenza began his training by learning drawing with Juan Antonio Ribera and attending the colouring and composition classes given by José de Madrazo at the San Fernando Royal Academy. In 1842 he was appointed academician of merit of San Fernando. He specialised in small-format genre paintings, as well as portraits full of life in which he knew how to endow his models with expressiveness and psychological depth. An outstanding renovator of the Madrid costumbrista school, his vision is critical of society, taking pleasure in reflecting conflictive aspects of life, as opposed to the kindly vision of his Andalusian contemporaries. A great draughtsman, gifted with an astonishing ease of execution, he was capable of sketching any scene that passed before his eyes with great economy of means, which enabled him to collaborate as a draughtsman in important publications of the time. His oil paintings are characterised by their loose, blotchy execution, as well as by his masterly handling of light and his mastery of colour. His palette is dominated, as we can see here, by brown and muted tones, a legacy of the more sober Goya, that of the "Black Paintings", which he also resembles in the subject matter chosen for many of his works. In fact, Aureliano de Beruete considered him to be the most important of the painters influenced by Goya. His is a loose brushstroke, which shapes the image with expressive patches of colour. He does not describe, but focuses on the faces of the figures, which are almost expressionistic in their treatment. Leonardo Alenza is widely represented in the Prado Museum, and also has works in the Romantic and Municipal Museums of Madrid, the National Library, the Lázaro Galdiano and the Marquis of Cerralbo.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 17, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA AND NIETO Madrid (1807) / (1845) "Capricho de Alenza nº6: Country scene", 1877
Est: €75 - €100
Etching on paper Work belonging to the Caprichos de Alenza, state proof Measurements: Print: 13 x 15 cm
Ansorena
Jan. 17, 2023
LEONARDO ALENZA AND NIETO Madrid (1807) / (1845) "Country scene"
Est: €270 - €360
Inks on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Sketch for etching No. 6 of "Los Caprichos" by Alenza from 1877 Measurements: 20.5 x 25 cm
Ansorena
Dec. 19, 2022
Majo fumando
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Isbilya Subastas
Dec. 15, 2022
Leonardo Alenza (Madrid, Spain, 1807 - 1845) "Witches' Sabbath"
Est: €2,900 - €3,500
Leonardo Alenza (Madrid, Spain, 1807 - 1845) "Witches' Sabbath" A pair of oil on panel paintings 14 x 20 cm 2.900 - 3.500 €
Greco Subastas
Oct. 26, 2022
"Les rinde el sueño"
Est: €7,500 - €9,000
Attributed to Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (Madrid, 1807 - 1845) "Les rinde el sueño" Oil on panel after the 'Capricho' by Goya n.34 27 x 21 cm 7.500 - 9.000 €
Greco Subastas
Oct. 11, 2022
Frente de chimenea realizado bronce dorado con decoración de putties. Francia.
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Frente de chimenea realizado bronce dorado con decoración de putties. Francia.
Arte Subastas Bilbao
Oct. 11, 2022
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO - "Sátira de la Constitución de Cádiz".
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LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO - "Sátira de la Constitución de Cádiz".
Arte Subastas Bilbao
Sep. 28, 2022
LEONARDO ALENZA Y NIETO Madrid (1807) / (1845) "Capricho de Alenza nº6: Country scene", 1877
Est: €150 - €200
Etching on paper Work belonging to the Caprichos de Alenza, proof of state Measurements: Print: 13 x 15 cm
Ansorena