Baroque Church Ceremony By Eugenio Lucas Villamil

This exquisite oil on panel, titled “Baroque Church Ceremony”, is a masterful 19th-century work by Spanish painter Eugenio Lucas Villamil (1858–1918). Set within a grand baroque interior, it captures an opulent ceremonial moment between richly dressed courtiers and a high-ranking cleric. Villamil’s fine brushwork and vivid palette bring theatrical energy and historical richness to the scene. A superb example of Spanish Romanticism and Costumbrismo.

Subject:
Noble court figures in ceremonial dress interacting with a priest in an ornate baroque church.

Art Movement:
Romanticism and Costumbrismo – emphasizing detailed, culturally rich depictions of 19th-century Spanish life.

Artist:
Eugenio Lucas Villamil (1858–1918)
Son of Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, known for dramatic genre scenes and historical themes in Spanish painting.

Medium:
Oil on panel

Frame Condition:
Presented in a luxurious dark wood frame with bold moulding and fine beading. The frame is in excellent condition, enhancing the scene’s theatrical elegance and museum-quality presence.

A la salida de los Toros (1897)

Lot # 106

Hammer price: £ 8,200

Price including buyer's premium: £ 10,250

Estimate: £ 2,000 - £ 3,000

OLD MASTER PAINTINGS

02 May 2012

Bonhams

London, United Kingdom