Manuel Colmeiro Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Manuel Colmeiro Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 24, 2026
Manuel Colmeiro. Landscape
Est: -
Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Jun. 16, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Fair". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €1,600 - €1,800
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Fair". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 36 x 46 cm; 51 x 60,5 cm (frame). A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 21, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte.
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Apr. 08, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "The newspaper"
Est: €750 - €1,000
Ink on newsprint Signed lower right. Measurements: 42 x 31.5 cm
Ansorena
Mar. 18, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Man and bird", Paris, 1954. Charcoal on paper. Signed, dated and located in the lower right corner.
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Man and bird", Paris, 1954. Charcoal on paper. Signed, dated and located in the lower right corner. Measurements: 40 x 30 cm; 59 x 48,5 cm (frame). Made during his Parisian period, this drawing synthesizes Colmeiro's personal assimilation of cubism and international avant-garde trends without renouncing his lyrical sensibility. The male figure, constructed by means of enveloping lines and curved planes, is articulated in a dynamic play of diagonal tensions where the body and the bird establish a symbolic dialogue. The agile and sure charcoal stroke reveals a structural study of form, while the volumetric simplification and spatial fragmentation refer directly to his language of the 1950s. The Parisian period - fundamental in his international consolidation - meant for Colmeiro a formal purification and a greater compositional synthesis. Works such as this one are evidence of that balance between constructive modernity and intimate poetics, a distinctive feature of the so-called Spanish School of Paris. Manuel Colmeiro is a key figure in the Galician plastic renovation of the 20th century and an outstanding member of the group "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with artists such as Luis Seoane, Laxeiro, Maside and Arturo Souto. Linked to the Spanish School of Paris, he developed his own language that integrated cubism, expressionism and a deep lyrical sensibility. After stays in Buenos Aires and Madrid, he settled in Paris in 1949, where he consolidated his international projection. His work has been exhibited in London, Paris and Madrid, and is part of collections such as the Museum of Pontevedra, Afundación, María José Jove Foundation and ABANCA Collection, among others.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 18, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Fair". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €1,600 - €1,800
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Fair". Charcoal on paper. Signed in the lower right corner. Measurements: 36 x 46 cm; 51 x 60,5 cm (frame). A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Feb. 19, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro".
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Feb. 19, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor.
Est: €2,800 - €3,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor. Measurements: 50 x 65 cm; 75 x 90 cm (frame). Galician painter emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro there combined his artistic studies at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Jan. 21, 2026
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "Contemplation", 1980-82
Est: €27,000 - €36,000
Oil on canvas Signed in the lower right corner. Signed and dated on the reverse of the canvas, on the stretcher with a label from the Biosca Gallery, Madrid Dimensions: 97 x 130 cm
Ansorena
Dec. 16, 2025
Manuel Colmeiro. Landscape
Est: -
Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Dec. 12, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "Women with fruits", 1956-60
Est: €16,500 - €22,000
Oil on panel Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Signed and dated on the reverse and with a Caixa Vigo label. Dimensions: 101 x 81 cm
Ansorena
Dec. 12, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "Washerwomen", 1977
Est: €27,000 - €36,000
Oil on canvas Signed in the lower right corner. Signed and dated on the reverse of the canvas. Dimensions: 98 x 130 cm
Ansorena
Nov. 19, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor.
Est: €2,800 - €3,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor. Measurements: 50 x 65 cm; 75 x 90 cm (frame). Galician painter emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro there combined his artistic studies at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 19, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte.
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Sep. 23, 2025
Manuel Colmeiro. Bakers
Est: -
Lithograph on paper. Numbered (33/170) in the lower left corner. Signed in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Sep. 09, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor.
Est: €2,800 - €3,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor. Measurements: 50 x 65 cm; 75 x 90 cm (frame). Galician painter emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro there combined his artistic studies at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
May. 14, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro".
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Feb. 19, 2025
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro".
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Feb. 08, 2025
ATTR TO MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARAS SPANISH PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Attributed to Manuel Colmeiro Guimaras, Spanish, 1901 to 1999, a pencil drawing on paper depicting a female peasant working in the field. Signed lower right. Modern Drawings And Art Collectibles.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 17, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Woman. 1949 Oil on
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MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Woman. 1949 Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1949 Measurements 35 x 27 cm
Subastas Segre
Dec. 17, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Landscape Oil on c
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MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Landscape Oil on canvas Signed Measurements 33 x 46 cm
Subastas Segre
Dec. 12, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor.
Est: €3,000 - €3,500
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Nude and cows", 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated in the lower right corner. Work catalogued in "Cuadernos de Arte. Colmeiro", Ed. Edicolor. Measurements: 50 x 65 cm; 75 x 90 cm (frame). Galician painter emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro there combined his artistic studies at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which however he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Sep. 12, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro"
Est: €3,500 - €4,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Spanish woman". 1949. Ink on paper. Signed and dated. Catalogued in "Drawings by Colmeiro". "Cuadernos de arte. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting Collection", nº 8. By Rodríguez Sahagún Measurements: 55 x 43 cm; 80 x 69 cm (frame). In this drawing of costumbrista theme, Colmeiro extracts with firm stroke the essential of the Andalusian attire, like the comb and the mantilla. Large melancholy eyes illuminate the sharp oval face. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, but he left to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Jul. 23, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "Landscape"
Est: €7,200 - €9,600
Oil on canvas Signed in the lower right corner Measurements: 50 x 65 cm
Ansorena
Apr. 30, 2024
(2 Pc) Manuel Colmeiro (1901-1999) Castro Porcelain Figures
Est: $50 - $500
DESCRIPTION: Two enameled porcelain sculptures by Manuel Colmeiro: one depicting a woman donning a green and orange dress and seated with her arms around her knees, one depicting a man holding an axe over his right shoulder and surrounded by three children. Each piece is marked on underside "Castro Galicia-Spain" and "MADE IN SPAIN". CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Spain DIMENSIONS: Woman - H: 7.5" W: 4.5" L: 6.75" Man w/ children - H: 8.75" W: 5.5" L: 6" CONDITION: In great condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Feb. 21, 2024
Manuel Colmeiro. The newspaper
Est: -
Ink drawing on newspaper. Signed in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Feb. 21, 2024
Manuel Colmeiro. Maternity
Est: -
Etching. Signed and numbered 2/14 in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Feb. 19, 2024
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Escena clásica". Ink on paper. Signed.
Est: €1,500 - €1,600
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Classic scene". Ink on paper. Signed. Measures: 31 x 23 cm; 67 x 60 cm (frame). A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which he abandoned, however, to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this period, in which he developed an expressionist style of work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the Faro de Vigo salons, and soon obtained a grant from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. In the capital, however, Manuel Colmeiro showed a greater interest in studying the great masters at first hand in the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, at the outbreak of the Civil War he returned to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he was in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned to Galicia for good. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 06, 2023
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "Landscape"
Est: €9,000 - €12,000
Oil on canvas Signed in the lower right corner Measurements: 50 x 65 cm
Ansorena
Nov. 06, 2023
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa, Pontevedra (1901) / Salvatierra de Miño, Pontevedra (1999) "The newspaper"
Est: €1,200 - €1,600
Inks on printed paper Signed in the lower right corner Origin: Gonzalo Rodríguez-Sahagún Collection, Madrid Measurements: 41 x 30 cm
Ansorena
May. 30, 2023
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Workers of Buenos Aires", ca.1922. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €8,000 - €9,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Workers of Buenos Aires", ca.1922. Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Catalogued and reproduced in "Manuel Colmeiro. Espazos e encadramentos", Concello de Vigo 2021 (catalogue raisonné of the exhibition of the same name at MARCO, Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo). A copy of the catalogue is enclosed. Provenance: private collection of Manuel Ramón Pador, director of the Hospital Centro Gallego in Buenos Aires. Measurements: 46 x 55 cm; 81 x 91 cm (frame). Manuel Colmeiro's painting developed in accordance with his vicissitudes in life, as a Galician exile and in his continuous coming and going from Argentina to his homeland. In the 1920s he was in Buenos Aires, and this early painting showing a day's work exudes a characteristic lyricism in its atmospheric capture, and an intimate feeling in the redefinition of social realism that will lead him to develop an irreducible language that transcends the popular element to take root in the identity. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which he abandoned, however, to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this period, in which he developed an expressionist style of work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the Faro de Vigo salons, and soon obtained a grant from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the San Fernando Academy of Fine Arts. In the capital, however, Manuel Colmeiro showed a greater interest in studying the great masters at first hand in the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, at the outbreak of the Civil War he returned to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he was in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned to Galicia for good. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Feb. 21, 2023
MANUEL COLMEIRO Plate (Pontevedra) (1901) / (1999) "Nude in landscape", 1950
Est: €1,350 - €1,800
Graphite on paper Signed and dated in the lower right corner Measurements: 50 x 65 cm
Ansorena
Oct. 19, 2022
COLMEIRO, MANUEL
Est: -
(1901 - 1999). "Paisaje" Óleo sobre tela en base a cartón. Frimado. Medidas: 33 x 24 cm.
Bonanova Subastas
Sep. 27, 2022
MANUEL COLMEIRO Chapa (Pontevedra) (1901) / (1999) "Fair", 1970-72
Est: €28,500 - €38,000
Oil on canvas Signed on the lower right. Signed and dated on the back and with labels from the Biosca Gallery, Madrid Measurements: 130 x 97
Ansorena
Sep. 20, 2022
MANUEL COLMEIRO - Pontevedra 1901-1999
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MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Return from fishing. 1930 oil on cardboard Signed and dated 1930 Measures 48 x 60 cm BIBLIOGRAPHY Antonio María Campoy, "Critical Dictionary of Contemporary Spanish Art", Ed. Ibérico Europea de Ediciones, Madrid 1975, reprod. p. 89
Subastas Segre
Aug. 03, 2022
Manuel Colmeiro
Est: $300 - $500
"MANUEL COLMEIRO (Spain, 1901-1999) Charcoal and color pencil on paper "Port of Vigo” Signed and dedicated to Eduardo Dieste lower right. 18.5 x 28 cm" MANUEL COLMEIRO (España, 1901-1999) Carbonilla y lápiz color sobre papel "Puerto de Vigo" Firmado y dedicado a Eduardo Dieste abajo a la derecha 18.5 x 28 cm
Zorrilla Subastas
Jul. 05, 2022
MANUEL COLMEIRO - Landscape with sea and beach
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Landscape with sea and beach Oil on canvas Signed Measures 27 x 41 cm
Subastas Segre
Dec. 16, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO. Landscape. (d)
Est: €7,000 - €8,000
Oil on canvas Signed 50x65 cm.
Balclis
Dec. 14, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO - Landscape
Est: €10,000 - €20,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO Pontevedra 1901-1999 Landscape Oil on canvas Signed size 58 x 70 cm
Subastas Segre
Dec. 14, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "The fair", 1972. Oil on board.
Est: €17,000 - €19,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "The fair", 1972. Oil on board. Presents label on the back of the Biosca Gallery (Madrid) and Montenegro Gallery (Vigo). Measurements: 50 x 65 cm; 83,5 x 68 cm (frame). "Whether I am in America or in Paris, wherever I am, it is the painting that I feel and the one that impresses me the most, especially living outside my land" These are the words of the artist himself who always resorted to themes linked to the tradition of his land. This work is a clear example of his interest in the local, as it collects a day of Fair, where he concentrates a crowd inscribed in a landscape that loses prominence with respect to the profusion of characters. Some protagonists whose features do not define them in a specific way, but the lack of these give rise to represent an archetype, a common tradition. It should be noted that although the theme is related to the costumbrista current, the author uses a completely new language to treat the subject, both the composition defined by a diagonal, as well as the use of a palette of bright and vivid colors place the scene in the panorama of modernity. It is worth mentioning that the representations of fairs were a constant in Colmeiro's painting, an example of this is the work that belongs to the ABANCA collection, which shares the same title and a very similar scenic conception. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which he nevertheless abandoned to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 14, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Women and landscape", c. 1933. Ink and watercolor on paper.
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
MANUEL COLMEIRO GUIMARÁS (Pontevedra, 1901 - Salvaterra do Minho, Pontevedra, 1999). "Women and landscape", c. 1933. Ink and watercolor on paper. Presents label on the back label of the Gallery Montenegro Vigo. Measurements: 50 x 65 cm, 77.5 x 91 cm (frame). In this work of youth we can appreciate the aesthetic links of Manuel Colmeiro with artists like Cézanne and Matisse. A work that shows the artist's interest in the Greco-Latin world, and the representation of bathers. It is true that Colmeiro's work stood out for the great prominence of his native land in his painting, however, from 1933 to 1936 he introduced in his painting the theme of bathers as in this particular case. A Galician painter who emigrated to Buenos Aires, Manuel Colmeiro combined his artistic studies there at night with work in a shoe factory. For a year he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, which he nevertheless abandoned to form a working group with other painters and sculptors. After this stage, where he developed an expressionist work, he returned to Galicia in 1926. Two years later he held his first exhibition in the salons of Faro de Vigo, and soon obtained a scholarship from the Diputación de Pontevedra to travel to Madrid and further his training at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. In the capital, Manuel Colmeiro showed, however, a greater interest in studying first-hand the great masters at the Prado Museum. He continued to make himself known, and in 1932 he took part in an exhibition of new Galician painters at Federico García Lorca's Barraca. However, when the civil war broke out, he went back to Buenos Aires, where he remained until 1948. During this second period in Argentina he will be in contact with Luis Seoane, Rafael Dieste and Rafael Alberti, among others. In 1949 he moved to Paris, where he remained for decades, until 1989, when he returned definitively to Galicia. In fact, Colmeiro is considered part of the Spanish School of Paris. In the 1960s he achieved massive international recognition, with solo exhibitions in London, Paris and Madrid. During these years his work is already focused on popular Galician themes, its culture and its people. He was part of the group known as "Os Novos" or "Os Renovadores", together with Seoane, Laxeiro, Arturo Souto and Maside. All of them, born at the beginning of the 20th century, were considered continuators of the "Nós Generation", and had in common a work with Galician themes combined with avant-garde aesthetics, mainly expressionism, cubism and abstraction. Among them, Colmeiro stood out for the intimate air of his images, accompanied by a lyrical concept of atmospheres, and in fact he was considered the most attached to the tradition of the group. Throughout his career, this artist was awarded several prizes, including the Prêmio das Artes de la Junta de Galicia in 1987 and the Prêmio Celanova, Casa dos Poetas in 1996. He is currently represented in the Afundación Collection, the María José Jove Foundation, the Abanca Collection and the Museum of Pontevedra, among other collections.
Setdart Auction House
May. 11, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO (1901 / 1999) "Woman in the Sand", 1950
Est: €900 - €1,200
Signed and dated in the lower right corner. . graphite on paper
Ansorena
Mar. 23, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO Silleda, Pontevedra 1901-Salvaterra del Miño 1999 Bakers. 1970 O
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MANUEL COLMEIRO Silleda, Pontevedra 1901-Salvaterra del Miño 1999 Bakers. 1970 Oil on canvas Signed and dated 1970 Back dated and signed Measurements 73 x 60 cm PROVENANCE (label on the back) Galería Biosca, Madrid Private collection
Subastas Segre
Mar. 23, 2021
MANUEL COLMEIRO Silleda, Pontevedra 1901-Salvaterra del Miño 1999 Allegory Ink o
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MANUEL COLMEIRO Silleda, Pontevedra 1901-Salvaterra del Miño 1999 Allegory Ink on paper Signed Measurements 32 x 21.5 cm
Subastas Segre
Dec. 22, 2020
Manuel Colmeiro. Maternity
Est: -
Serigrafía sobre papel. Firmada en plancha y a lápiz en el ángulo inferior derecho. Numerada (e. a. - Epreuve d'Artiste) en el ángulo inferior izquierdo.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Oct. 28, 2020
Manuel Colmeiro. (1901-1999) "Lady thinking."…
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Manuel Colmeiro. (1901-1999) "Lady thinking." Enameled porcelain figurine from Castro, 1970s. Brand series A and numbered. Height: 22 cm.
Subastas Segre
Feb. 04, 2020
MANUEL COLMEIRO - Girl
Est: -
MANUEL COLMEIRO Silleda, Pontevedra 1901-Salvaterra del Miño 1999 Girl. 1949 Pencil on paper Signed and dated 1949 Size: 62 x 49 cm Bibliography: - Agustín rodriguez-Sahagun, "Colmeiro. Cuadernos de Arte nº8. Contemporary Masters of Drawing and Painting", Ed. Iberian European Editions, Madrid, reprod. s / p
Subastas Segre
Oct. 09, 2019
MANUEL COLMEIRO (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901-Salvaterra do Miño, Pontevedra, 1999) Maternidad. Lithograph
Est: -
MANUEL COLMEIRO (Chapa, Pontevedra, 1901-Salvaterra do Miño, Pontevedra, 1999) Maternidad Litografía de 30 x 25cm. Firmada y numerada 8/20
Sala Retiro Subastas