Garden table, 1950s

Garden table, 1950s.
Wrought iron and marble.
In good overall condition, with patina and slight signs of wear.
Measurements: 77 × 115 × 65 cm.

Provenance: Estate of Ramon Martí Alsina and Ricard Martí Aguiló.
Artistic and heritage collection originating in the legacy of Catalan painters Ramon Martí Alsina (1826–1894), a seminal figure of 19th-century Catalan Realism, and his son Ricard Martí Aguiló (1857–1935).

Passed down and enriched across successive generations, the collection brings together works from the original holdings of both artists alongside acquisitions made by their descendants. Dedicated to preserving and recovering the family legacy, the descendants actively reacquired works by the painters as they entered the market, progressively expanding the collection to encompass paintings, sculptures, archaeological artifacts, and other items of artistic and historical significance.
The combination of wrought iron and marble links this table to the tradition of mid-20th-century garden furniture, where the durability of the materials is balanced by a decorative design of a certain elegance. The visual lightness of the metal frame is a hallmark of the piece, which is functional but has a distinctly ornamental character. The stylized legs and curvilinear motifs of the iron introduce a classically inspired aesthetic, softened by a light and open design, particularly well-suited for outdoor spaces, patios, or gardens.