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Javier Mulio (Spanish, b. 1957). "Blue Tulip with Rose and Lily" oil on canvas, n.d. Signed at lower right and on verso. A strikingly realistic still-life painting by Javier Mulio that features a red rose and a Calla Lily in a glass vase accompanied by a blue tulip on the tabletop below. Mulio has captured convincing details such as light reflecting off the glass and the water within the vase, shadows cast by the flower stems and leaves in the vase as well as the tulip below, water droplets on a tulip petal and the tabletop, even minute chips along the edge of the tabletop. All is rendered with Mulio's signature trompe l'oeil technique which is inspired by the 17th century Dutch masters but also reveals his unique modern sensibility. A mesmerizing painting by Javier Mulio mounted in a magnificent custom frame composed of museum quality materials and furnished with a brass plate engraved with the artist's name. Size (sight view): 35.625" L x 23.75" W (90.5 cm x 60.3 cm) Size (frame): 49.5" L x 37.75" W (125.7 cm x 95.9 cm) About the Artist: "Born in Alicante, Spain, Javier Mulio was brought up within the artistic community of Alcoy. This influence encouraged him to take up painting at the age of fourteen. At the age of eighteen Javier Mulio began his formal Art training. He studied under the Spanish artist and teacher Mila Gomez in Alcoy from 1973-76. Javier Mulio began painting professionally after he completed his schooling in 1978. Since this time he has regularly exhibited at galleries in Spain, France, the UK and the USA to critical acclaim. Javier Mulio has an almost hyper-realistic style of painting. Simple still life compositions of glass, fruit and liquid with exquisite lighting in uncomplicated surroundings. His paintings reflect a timeless serenity and are always carefully balanced in colour, shape and texture. He has dedicated his life to painting still-life using the techniques of the Dutch masters but with a more contemporary use of colour and elements. Javiers style has been met with great success, including international exhibitions at the Galeria Sanchez, Granada, Spain in 1982; Galeria Aquado, Logrono, Spain in 1995 and Galeria Soria, Chateauroux, France in 1996. In 1997 his work became available in the United States, where he has enjoyed further recognition at national art shows including the New York Art expo, International Atlanta Art Buyers Caravan and numerous One Man Shows across the United States." (source: Unicorn Gallery website; Unicorn Gallery has represented Javier Mulio since 2016) Of Note: Several Javier Mulio still-life paintings are listed for over 3,000 pounds sterling (over $4,000) at Unicorn Gallery in the UK where Muilio has been represented since 2016. Provenance: private Parker, Colorado, USA collection, acquired 1995 to 2020 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #196274