Lot 5320
Victoriano Codina Y Langlin (Spanish, 1844-1911), Woman with Harp
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Sight size 14 1/2 x 10 in.; Frame dimensions 23 x 18 in.
Private Collection, Roanoke, Virginia
Victoriano Codina y Langlin was a Spanish painter, sculptor, decorator, and tapestry designer whose career spanned several of Europe’s major artistic centers, including Barcelona, Rome, Paris, and London. Educated at the Barcelona School of Fine Arts and later in Rome, he initially trained as a sculptor before turning his focus to painting and decorative arts. His work reflected a remarkable versatility, encompassing genre scenes, figure paintings, murals, tapestry designs, and large-scale decorative commissions.
After settling in London in 1877, Codina established an international reputation through commissions for churches, theaters, hotels, palaces, and tapestry workshops in both Britain and Spain. He regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy and became known for his technical skill, refined craftsmanship, and ability to bridge fine art and decorative design.
Good estate condition, not examined outside the frame.
