15th Apr, 2025 10:00
Modern and Contemporary Art
110
▲ David Bomberg (1890-1957)
View of Ronda
signed and dated 'Bomberg 54' l.l., charcoal and pastel
24 x 42cm
David Bomberg made several significant trips to Ronda, Spain, profoundly influencing his artistic work. His first visit to Spain was in 1929, where he spent six months in Toledo, drawing inspiration from the high sun and weathered hilltop townscape. Bomberg returned to Spain with his future wife, Lilian Holt, in 1934 and 1935, spending time in Ronda and Asturias.
Ronda, perched high in the Andalusian mountains and divided by a dramatic gorge, captivated Bomberg. He described Ronda as 'the most interesting of the towns of Southern Spain'. The town's extraordinary landscape, with its ancient city on a glowing rock, inspired the artist. He explored the area on a donkey, finding vantage points to study and paint the remarkable town.
Bomberg's final visit to Ronda was between 1954 and 1957. His drawings and paintings from this period are characterised by structured brushstrokes capturing the unique topography. In the present lots, we see Bomberg's ability to translate the slopes, buildings and skies into richly graded monotone effects. Sworders are pleased to offer examples from both his 1930s and 1950s visits in this sale.
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Sold for £3,000
Condition Report
Framed: 48.5 x 66.5cm
A little cockling and slight time staining. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
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Auction: Modern and Contemporary Art, 15th Apr, 2025
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London Viewing | Highlights
A selection of lots will be on view Friday 14 March - Monday 7 April (weekdays only) at our London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ, as follows:
Monday-Friday, 11am - 6pm
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Stansted Viewing | Auction
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Friday 11 April, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 13 April, 10am - 1pm
Monday 14 April, 10am - 4pm
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The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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