🐓 Rubio, the Golden Rooster of Catalonia | Original 1930s Folk Art Oil Painting | Rustic Spanish Heritage

🖌️ Subject & Medium:
Introducing Rubio — a proud and radiant Empordanesa rooster brought vividly to life in this expressive original oil painting from 1930s rural Catalonia. Titled "Rubio, the Golden Rooster of Catalonia," this folk piece celebrates a breed with deep cultural roots and regional pride.

Executed in oil on board, this unsigned work is a heartfelt tribute — rustic, rare, and resonant with the warmth of traditional Catalan life. 🖼️

🌿 Composition & Technique:
Rubio commands attention against a whimsical backdrop of stylized green foliage, his golden plumage glowing amid hues of emerald, jade, and sky-teal. His fiery red comb, strong ivory legs, and upright stance create a compelling contrast and visual focal point.

The brushwork is richly textured and energetic — Rubio's feathers are painted with thick, confident strokes, while the surrounding foliage dances with soft, dreamlike swirls. The folk-naïve style blends expressive spontaneity with storytelling charm, creating a soulful and evocative scene. 🎨🌿

🇪🇸 About Rubio – The Empordanesa Rooster:
Rubio represents the Blonde (Blat) variety of the rare Empordanesa breed, indigenous to the Empordà region in northeastern Spain. Known for their golden plumage, creamy underfeathers, and stately presence, these roosters were once highly valued on Catalan farms.

Today, the Empordanesa stands as a symbol of regional pride and sustainable heritage farming. By giving Rubio a name and a portrait, the artist has honored not just a bird, but a living emblem of cultural history. 🐔✨

✍️ Signed:
Unsigned, as is typical of rural folk paintings from this period — letting Rubio’s vibrant personality take center stage.

🪵 Frame:
Presented in its original 1930s handmade folk frame — dark-stained, with carved rosettes and charming notched details. Sturdy and characterful, it complements the rustic authenticity of the painting.

📏 Dimensions (Framed): 95 cm high x 74 cm wide x 3.5 cm deep
A bold and substantial artwork, ready to make a statement in any setting.

🧾 Provenance:
From a private Catalonian collection, this painting later entered the holdings of a Northern European antiques & fine art dealer, prized for its regional rarity. Curated and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, specialists in European heritage art.

Rubio was exhibited at the acclaimed Middle Shire Museum, where he was celebrated for his emotive brushwork and cultural significance.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Rubio:
✅ 🐓 Named subject full of personality and charm
✅ 🌍 Authentic 1930s Catalan folk art
✅ 🎨 Vibrant, expressive technique and color palette
✅ 🪵 Original hand-carved frame with vintage appeal
✅ 🏡 Perfect for farmhouse, heritage, or eclectic interiors
✅ 🖼️ Museum-exhibited with notable provenance

Rubio is more than a painting — he’s a storyteller in feathers.

✅ Condition:
Good vintage condition overall. The paint surface is stable, with strong coloration and no active flaking. There is visible craquelure, foxing, minor paint loss, and small white paint marks in places — consistent with its age. A professional clean would enhance vibrancy.

The original frame shows wear, small chips, and a rich aged patina. Some historic water damage is present on the back of the board.

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