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Jul. 23, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "The kiss". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "The kiss". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 32,5 x 24 cm; 56 x 47 cm (frame). In this delicate scene, Joan Cardona represents a couple embracing in a natural environment suggested by the vegetation and the flowers that frame the composition. The stylized elegance of the figures and the collected attitude of the characters evoke the refined and sentimental atmosphere characteristic of the bourgeois life of the Belle Époque, a recurring theme in the artist's work. Cardona resolves the scene with a precise and elegant line, typical of his training as a draftsman and illustrator, combined with a soft application of colored pencils that brings warmth and chromatic delicacy. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and at the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Jul. 23, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "At the café". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "At the café". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 31 x 24 cm.; 54 x 47 cm.(frame). This is one of the artist's favorite themes, centered on the elegant life of cafés and salons. This is directly related to Cardona's activity as an illustrator in the Paris of the Belle Époque, where he collaborated with satirical and society magazines. In works such as this one, the influence of modernism and the Parisian graphic environment can be appreciated, combining compositional elegance, narrative sense and an aesthetic close to the world of illustration. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Jul. 23, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Escena galante". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Escena galante". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 37 x 25 cm; 48 x 37 cm (frame). Cardona solves this gallant scene by means of an agile and synthetic drawing, combined with soft touches of color that enhance the expressiveness of the faces and the dynamism of the figures. The chromatic range, dominated by yellows, ochers and blacks, reinforces the decorative character of the scene, in an aesthetic close to illustration and the elegant atmosphere of the Paris of the Belle Époque. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and at the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Jul. 23, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903.
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903. Measurements: 44 x 33 cm; 66 x 52 cm (frame). In this drawing, Joan Cardona presents a woman lying down, with a placid smile, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a floating skirt resolved in a light and fluid line. Behind, a wall decorated with floral motifs completes the refined and intimate atmosphere. The figure, delineated with elegance and precision, breathes a restrained sensuality: the body abandons itself to rest, but the line maintains the tension of suspended movement. Cardona offers us in this drawing a radically modern image, representative of his style. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' in the Belle Époque. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Jun. 30, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS - Woman with a hair comb
Est: -
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS Barcelona 1877-1957 Woman with a Hair Comb Oil on canvas Signed Signed on the back Dimensions 55.5 x 45 cm
Subastas Segre
Apr. 21, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "The kiss". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "The kiss". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 32,5 x 24 cm; 56 x 47 cm (frame). In this delicate scene, Joan Cardona represents a couple embracing in a natural environment suggested by the vegetation and the flowers that frame the composition. The stylized elegance of the figures and the collected attitude of the characters evoke the refined and sentimental atmosphere characteristic of the bourgeois life of the Belle Époque, a recurring theme in the artist's work. Cardona resolves the scene with a precise and elegant line, typical of his training as a draftsman and illustrator, combined with a soft application of colored pencils that brings warmth and chromatic delicacy. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and at the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Apr. 21, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "At the café". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "At the café". Colored pencils on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 31 x 24 cm.; 54 x 47 cm.(frame). This is one of the artist's favorite themes, centered on the elegant life of cafés and salons. This is directly related to Cardona's activity as an illustrator in the Paris of the Belle Époque, where he collaborated with satirical and society magazines. In works such as this one, the influence of modernism and the Parisian graphic environment can be appreciated, combining compositional elegance, narrative sense and an aesthetic close to the world of illustration. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Apr. 21, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Escena galante". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Escena galante". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 37 x 25 cm; 48 x 37 cm (frame). Cardona solves this gallant scene by means of an agile and synthetic drawing, combined with soft touches of color that enhance the expressiveness of the faces and the dynamism of the figures. The chromatic range, dominated by yellows, ochers and blacks, reinforces the decorative character of the scene, in an aesthetic close to illustration and the elegant atmosphere of the Paris of the Belle Époque. Trained at the School of Fine Arts of La Lonja and at the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, Cardona furthered his studies in Paris, where he lived for several years and worked with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. He developed an important activity as an illustrator collaborating in magazines such as "El Gato Negro", "Hispania", "Le Rire", "Simplicissimus" and the modernist "Jugend". He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Société Nationale, being named sociétaire, and participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. His work is conserved in the Museum of Luxembourg in Paris.
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Mar. 18, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Interior in Paris", ca.1900. Pencil, charcoal and chalk on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,400
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Interior in Paris", ca.1900. Pencil, charcoal and chalk on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 33 x 27 cm; 51 x 43 cm (frame). The paper has stains. The sinuous and stylized line of Joan Cardona contributed to define the aesthetic Belle Èpoque, with glamorous Parisian scenes like the one that occupies us. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Feb. 19, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903.
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903. Measurements: 44 x 33 cm; 66 x 52 cm (frame). In this drawing, Joan Cardona presents a woman lying down, with a placid smile, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a floating skirt resolved in a light and fluid line. Behind, a wall decorated with floral motifs completes the refined and intimate atmosphere. The figure, delineated with elegance and precision, breathes a restrained sensuality: the body abandons itself to rest, but the line maintains the tension of suspended movement. Cardona offers us in this drawing a radically modern image, representative of his style. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' in the Belle Époque. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Feb. 10, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS - Parisian Women
Est: -
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS Barcelona 1877-1957 Parisian Women Oil on cardboard Signed in Paris Dimensions 41.5 x 32 cm
Subastas Segre
Jan. 14, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower corner.
Est: €850 - €950
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower corner. Measurements: 33 x 27 cm; 46 x 39 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Academy Baixeras in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Jan. 14, 2026
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Entrance to the bulls". Mixed media on cardboard adhered to cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Entrance to the bulls". Mixed media on cardboard adhered to cardboard. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 35 x 26 cm. Entrada a los toros is a representative work of the career of Joan Cardona i Lladós, Catalan artist linked to social realism and the documentation of urban and cultural life in Spain in the early twentieth century. The painting vividly captures the bustle and theatricality of the entrance of the bulls to the bullring. The work reflects a clear influence of the poster art of the time, especially the posters and advertisements that became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The dynamic composition, sharp contours and narrative clarity recall the graphic aesthetics of Belle Époque and Catalan modernist posters, where communicative effectiveness and visual impact were paramount. Cardona incorporates these elements into the painting, combining the rigor of the drawing with a sense of color and the arrangement of the figures designed to capture the viewer's attention, as if it were an animated poster announcing the bullfighting festival. Joan Cardona i Lladós, trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, furthered his studies in Paris, where he interacted with prominent illustrators such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. An outstanding illustrator, he collaborated with Spanish magazines such as El Gato Negro and Hispania, and French magazines such as Le Rire and Simplicissimus, as well as Jugend, a benchmark of Viennese modernism. His international fame came thanks to his pen drawings, with sharp lines and great expressiveness, while in painting he prioritized color over line, with warm tones in his youth and cold tones in his maturity, emphasizing the prominence of women on vibrant backgrounds. He exhibited in Parisian salons and in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts in Barcelona, and is represented in the Luxembourg Museum in Paris.
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Dec. 17, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Young bullfighter". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Young bullfighter". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 87 x 68,5 cm; 107 x 89 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Nov. 19, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Â Montmatre VI. Mixed media on paper. Signed. Published in the magazine Le Frou Frou, nº 146, August 1, 1903. Measurements: 44 x 33 cm; 66 x 52 cm (frame). In this drawing, Joan Cardona presents a woman lying down, with a placid smile, wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and a floating skirt resolved in a light and fluid line. Behind, a wall decorated with floral motifs completes the refined and intimate atmosphere. The figure, delineated with elegance and precision, breathes a restrained sensuality: the body abandons itself to rest, but the line maintains the tension of suspended movement. Cardona offers us in this drawing a radically modern image, representative of his style. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' in the Belle Époque. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Sep. 09, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Modernist scene". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Published in "Le Frou-Frou", no. 214, November 19, 1904. Framed in museum glass.
Est: €3,500 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Modernist scene". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Published in "Le Frou-Frou", no. 214, November 19, 1904. Framed in museum glass. Measurements: 45 x 35 cm; 82 x 74 cm (frame). Joan Cardona i Lladós offers us in this drawing a radically modern image and totally representative of his style. Considered as one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' during the Belle Époque. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. On this occasion Cardona captures an elegant, naturalistic and spontaneous image, a faithful reflection of the social life of the time. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Sep. 09, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Au Palais de Glace, Paris, 1909. Mixed media on paper. Signed and dated in the lower left corner. Signed and titled in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,500 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Au Palais de Glace, Paris, 1909. Mixed media on paper. Signed and dated in the lower left corner. Signed and titled in the lower left corner. One of the most awarded and exhibited works of Joan Cardona's Parisian period. It presents labels of three exhibitions: one of the Societé des Beaux-Arts de Nice (Salon des Humoristes), another of the Pastel Society of London of 1909 and another of an exhibition in Nice in which it appears with the number 370. In an exhibition of Paris it appears with the number 3 of the exhibition. Measurements: 34 x 28 cm; 50 x 44 cm (frame). The piece now being auctioned is a real jewel of the artist's Parisian period, completely representative of his style. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' during the Belle Époque. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. On this occasion Cardona captures an elegant, naturalistic and spontaneous image, a faithful reflection of the social life of the time: a lady skates on the ice of the Palais de Glace, one of the most fashionable activities in the high bourgeois society of the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Jul. 24, 2025
JOAN CARDONA i LLADÓS (1877 - 1957). "Carmen".
Est: €3,500 - €8,000
Oil on canvas. Signed on the front and on the back, where it is titled. It has a label of Sala Parés on the stretcher. 106 x 120 cm; 126 x 140 cm (frame).
Subarna Subastas
Jul. 16, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Young woman with yellow dress". Mixed media on cardboard. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €800 - €1,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Young woman with yellow dress". Mixed media on cardboard. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 29 x 21 cm; 58 x 48 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Jul. 16, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 70 x 50 cm; 80 x 60 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
May. 14, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Characters in a garden", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Characters in a garden", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 33 x 24 cm; 46 x 37 cm (frame). This type of happy and spontaneous prints, developed in elegant environments, were characteristic of Cardona's work, reflecting the life of the most idle Parisian circles. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name to the 'Cardona style' during the Belle Époque. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
May. 14, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "At the café", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "At the café", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 35 x 27 cm; 45 x 35 cm (frame). This type of cheerful and spontaneous prints, developed in elegant environments, were characteristic of Cardona's work, reflecting the life of the most idle Parisian circles. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Considered one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his Parisian illustrations, elegant and glamorous, gave name in the Belle Époque period to the 'Cardona style'. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 29, 2025
Joan Cardona Llados (1877-1958) 'Au Palais des Glaces'
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Joan Cardona Llados (1877-1958) 'Au Palais des Glaces' (At the Ice Palace) Mixed media (drawing and watercolor on paper). Signed lower left. Titled on the back. (49,5 x 43,5 cm)
Flanders Auctions
Apr. 22, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published
Est: €4,200 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907. - Catalog "Joan Cardona. The Glamour of the Belle Époque", page 170, n.417J. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 26 x 18,5 cm; 50 x 42 cm (frame). Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of the Belle Époque aesthetics, contributing to define the glamorous environments of the elegant Paris of the decline of the XIX century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his work. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 22, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Lady and boulevard". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Attached to the back label of the gallery David Cervelló.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Lady and boulevard". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Attached to the back label of the gallery David Cervelló. Measurements: 30 x 24 cm; 62 x 57 cm (frame). This drawing denotes the graphic personality of Joan Cardona, who was one of the great portraitists of the Parisian ambiences of boulevards and carriages. Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of the Belle Époque aesthetics, contributing to define the glamorous environments of the elegant Paris of the declining 19th century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his style. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 22, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Ladies in a Garden", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Ladies in a Garden", Paris, ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measures: 33 x 24 cm; 53 x 39 cm (frame). Two Parisian ladies, seated on a garden bench, chattering about their affairs while a gentleman tries to join in the conversation. This type of cheerful, spontaneous picture, set in elegant surroundings, was characteristic of Cardona's work, reflecting the life of the most idle Parisian circles. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Considered one of the most renowned artists of international fame, his elegant and glamorous Parisian illustrations gave a name to the "Cardona style" during the Belle Époque. Apprenticed at the Escola de Belles Arts de la Lonja and at the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. A painter and draughtsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. During his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterised by the sharpness of the line and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to colour, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the leading role of the woman, who is outlined against vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organised by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris at the Salons d'Automne and the Salons de la Societé Nationale, obtaining the title of "societaire" at both. He took part in the International Fine Arts Exhibitions in Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 22, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Two Ladies in a Parisian Street", ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Two Ladies in a Parisian Street", ca. 1900. Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measures: 32 x 24 cm; 44 x 35 cm (frame). Joan Cardona offers us in this drawing an image that is highly representative of his style. Joan Cardona's sinuous, stylised line contributed to defining the Belle Èpoque aesthetic, with glamorous Parisian scenes such as the one in question. The ladies and their graceful movements always take pride of place in his creations, while a couple of gentlemen observe them from afar. Considered to be one of the most renowned and internationally famous artists, his elegant and glamorous Parisian illustrations gave a name to the 'Cardona style' in the Belle Époque period. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Apprenticed at the Escola de Belles Arts de la Lonja and the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. A painter and draughtsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. During his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterised by the sharpness of the line and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to colour, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the leading role of the woman, who is outlined against vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organised by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris at the Salons d'Automne and the Salons de la Societé Nationale, obtaining the title of "societaire" at both. He took part in the International Fine Arts Exhibitions in Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 22, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Spring". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Signed and titled on the back. Presents restorations.
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Spring". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Signed and titled on the back. Presents restorations. Measurements: 89 x 74 cm; 162 x 111 cm (frame). Joan Cardona offers us in this canvas an image loaded with tenderness and delicate beauty. A young woman appears in the foreground, captured at a large size, occupying most of the pictorial surface, on a sketched background, whose cold tones enhance her physical presence. The young woman wears a voluptuous skirt with a floral print, a motif in harmony with the basket of flowers she holds in her left hand. The female portrait was the great theme of Joan Cardona, who knew how to give pictorial form to the sensuality of women in the most disparate environments, from the most glamorous to the most humble, as in the case of this beautiful girl. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 10, 2025
JOAN CARDONA i LLADÓS (1877 - 1957). "Carmen".
Est: €4,750 - €8,000
Oil on canvas. Signed on the front and on the back, where it is titled. It has a label of Sala Parés on the stretcher. 106 x 120 cm; 126 x 140 cm (frame).
Subarna Subastas
Apr. 05, 2025
Original Drawing Belle Epoque Joan Cardona Llados Man Smoking Lady Bed
Est: £300 - £600
Original charcoal and pencil drawing on paper featuring an illustration of a lady laying down in bed and a gentleman smoking at her side. Signed. Joan Cardona i Llados (June 30, 1877 – September 16, 1958) was a Spanish painter and illustrator associated with the Modernist movement. Born in Barcelona, he studied at the Escola de la Llotja, where he developed his skills in painting and drawing. While he initially focused on landscape painting, evolving from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, he gained greater recognition as a draftsman and illustrator. Cardona was heavily influenced by French artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Théophile Steinlen, which is reflected in his realistic yet expressive style. In 1900, he moved to Paris, where he became well known for his depictions of female figures, both Parisian and Spanish, in a manner reminiscent of Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. His work was featured in numerous publications, including Catalan magazines such as Hispania, El Gato Negro, and La Ilustració Catalana, as well as French (Le Rire, La Vie Parisienne) and German (Jugend, Simplicissimus) periodicals. His illustrations captured the vibrant and sometimes bohemian life of the early 20th century. Poor condition, paper losses, several large tears, staining, foxing, pinholes, blue pencil mark on top left corner. Country of issue: Spain, designer: Joan Cardona Llados, size (cm): 54x44, year of printing: 1900s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 25, 2025
JOAN CARDONA. GITANA. ÓLEO SOBRE LIENZO.
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
Joan Cardona (Barcelona, 1877-1958) Gitana. Óleo sobre lienzo. Firmado. Firmado al dorso. 33 x 28 cm.
Aletheia Subastas
Feb. 11, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS - Gypsy
Est: -
JOAN CARDONA I LLADOS Barcelona 1877-1957 Gypsy Oil on canvas Signed Back signed Measurements 33 x 27 cm
Subastas Segre
Jan. 15, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Lady and gentleman in carriage". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Lady and gentleman in carriage". Mixed media on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 30 x 22 cm; 56 x 48 cm (frame). In this drawing, Cardona offers us a vivid picture of the glamour of the Belle Époque. Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of this movement, immortalizing the elegant ambiences of Paris at the end of the 19th century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his work. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 15, 2025
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy woman with a rooster". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower corner.
Est: €1,800 - €2,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Gypsy woman with a rooster". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower corner. Measurements: 94 x 72 cm; 107,5 x 85,5 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of La Llotja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 12, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 100 x 80 cm; 109,5 x 90 cm (frame). Big black eyes of serene look shine with intensity in this gypsy face, animated by an enigmatic smile, hardly insinuated. The emerald-colored gemstone earrings, the red flower adorning the headdress and the amber necklace sparkle against the dark complexion. The bangs of the mantilla fall in disarray on the lap, and underneath the floral dress peeks out. The mottled background in different shades of blue harmonizes with the colorful attire. The female portrait was the great theme of Joan Cardona, who knew how to give pictorial form to the sensuality of women in the most disparate environments, from the most glamorous to the most humble, as in the case of this beautiful gypsy. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 12, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 53,5 x 40 cm; 88 x 66 cm (frame). The feminine portrait was the great subject of Joan Cardona, who knew how to give pictorial form to the beauty and sensuality of the woman in the most disparate environments, from the most glamorous (he was an indispensable figure of the aesthetic Belle Èpoque) to the most humble, as is the case of this beautiful gypsy, resolved with a colorful palette. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Nov. 28, 2024
JOAN CARDONA i LLADÓS (1877 - 1957). "Carmen".
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Oil on canvas. Signed on the front and on the back, where it is titled. It has a label of Sala Parés on the stretcher. 106 x 120 cm; 126 x 140 cm (frame).
Subarna Subastas
Nov. 12, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner and on the back.
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner and on the back. Measurements: 71 x 60 cm; 96 x 86 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 12, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed on the back.
Est: €1,600 - €1,700
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed on the back. Measurements: 81 x 65 cm; 99 x 82,5 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Oct. 15, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907.
Est: €4,200 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907. - Catalog "Joan Cardona. The Glamour of the Belle Époque", page 170, n.417J. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 26 x 18,5 cm; 50 x 42 cm (frame). Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of the Belle Époque aesthetics, contributing to define the glamorous environments of the elegant Paris of the decline of the XIX century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his work. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Jul. 11, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner and on the back.
Est: €1,200 - €1,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner and on the back. Measurements: 71 x 60 cm; 96 x 86 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Jul. 11, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed on the back.
Est: €1,600 - €1,700
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Maternity". Oil on canvas. Signed on the back. Measurements: 81 x 65 cm; 99 x 82,5 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Jul. 11, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907.
Est: €4,200 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907. - Catalog "Joan Cardona. The Glamour of the Belle Époque", page 170, n.417J. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 26 x 18,5 cm; 50 x 42 cm (frame). Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of the Belle Époque aesthetics, contributing to define the glamorous environments of the elegant Paris of the decline of the XIX century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his work. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Jun. 11, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Couple in a Café", ca.1900. Pencil, charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Small damage in the upper right margin.
Est: €4,000 - €4,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Couple in a Café", ca.1900. Pencil, charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Small damage in the upper right margin. Size: 40 x 30 cm; 77 x 66 cm (frame). In this scene of interior of coffee, a gentleman tries to conquer with smiles and gallantries to a lady. Joan Cardona's sinuous, stylised line helped to define the Belle Èpoque aesthetic, with glamorous Parisian scenes such as this one. Trained at the Escola de Belles Arts de la Lonja and the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. A painter and draughtsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. During his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterised by the sharpness of the line and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to colour, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the prominence of the woman, who is outlined against vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organised by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris at the Salons d'Automne and the Salons de la Societé Nationale, obtaining the title of "societaire" at both. He took part in the International Fine Arts Exhibitions in Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris.
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Apr. 23, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 100 x 80 cm; 109,5 x 90 cm (frame). Big black eyes of serene look shine with intensity in this gypsy face, animated by an enigmatic smile, hardly insinuated. The emerald-colored gemstone earrings, the red flower adorning the headdress and the amber necklace sparkle against the dark complexion. The bangs of the mantilla fall in disarray on the lap, and underneath the floral dress peeks out. The mottled background in different shades of blue harmonizes with the colorful attire. The female portrait was the great theme of Joan Cardona, who knew how to give pictorial form to the sensuality of women in the most disparate environments, from the most glamorous to the most humble, as in the case of this beautiful gypsy. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 23, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877-1957). "Gypsy". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 53,5 x 40 cm; 88 x 66 cm (frame). The feminine portrait was the great subject of Joan Cardona, who knew how to give pictorial form to the beauty and sensuality of the woman in the most disparate environments, from the most glamorous (he was an indispensable figure of the aesthetic Belle Èpoque) to the most humble, as is the case of this beautiful gypsy, resolved with a colorful palette. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Apr. 23, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in
Est: €4,500 - €5,000
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "Elle quitte ses gants". Charcoal and gouache on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Work published in: - "Ceinture Dorée" by Victorien du Saussay, 1907. - Catalog "Joan Cardona. The Glamour of the Belle Époque", page 170, n.417J. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 26 x 18,5 cm; 50 x 42 cm (frame). Joan Cardona was an indispensable figure of the Belle Époque aesthetics, contributing to define the glamorous environments of the elegant Paris of the decline of the XIX century. Critics even spoke of the "Cardona style" to refer to the exclusivity of his work. From 1900, when he settled in Paris, until 1914, when the First World War sent him back to Barcelona, he was one of the most renowned illustrators in the French capital. Trained at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de la Lonja and at the Academia Baixeras in Barcelona, he furthered his studies in Paris, where he settled for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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Mar. 12, 2024
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "The grenadine". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €2,000 - €2,500
JOAN CARDONA I LLADÓS (Barcelona, 1877 - 1957). "The grenadine". Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements: 98 x 73 cm; 108 x 82 cm (frame). Formed in the School of Fine Arts of the Lonja and in the Baixeras Academy in Barcelona, he extended his studies in Paris, city where he will settle for several years. In the French capital he formed a group with the best illustrators of the time, such as Cappiello, Sem, Steinlen and Roubille. Painter and draftsman, he developed an important activity in the field of illustration, collaborating with Spanish magazines such as "El Gato Negro" and "Hispania", and in the French magazines "Le Rire" and "Simplicissimus". His collaboration with "Jugend", the flagship magazine of Viennese modernism, the Jugendstil, stands out. In his Parisian period Cardona achieved international fame thanks to his pen drawings, characterized by the sharpness of the stroke and strong expressive values. On the contrary, in his painting he subordinates line to color, with warm tones in his early years and cold ranges in his maturity. His paintings, of great expressive force and dense impasto, define the protagonism of the woman, who is outlined on vibrant, almost abstract backgrounds, in a style that brings him close to Anglada Camarasa. In 1897 he was awarded a prize in the competition organized by the Mariana Academy of Lleida. He exhibited in Paris in the Salons d'Automne and of the Societé Nationale, obtaining in both the title of "societaire". He participated in the International Exhibitions of Fine Arts of Barcelona in 1907 and 1929. He is represented in the Museum of Luxembourg, in Paris.
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