Some collections are built through acquisitions, while others are born out of friendship. The collection of Román Casanovas la Rosa, a renowned ophthalmologist with deep ties to Ibiza, belongs to the latter.
Assembled over decades at his residence in Ibiza, Ses Casetes des Cap de Baix des Coscollar, this collection reflects his close relationship with the island’s artistic community. Among its highlights are works by Vicent Ferrer Guasch, including Puerto de Ibiza, alongside pieces by Manuel Bouzo and Will Faber, artists whose works form part of this remarkable personal collection.
Many of the works, personally dedicated to Casanovas, were gifts from artist friends, some of whom were also his patients. Photographs showing him alongside painters in their studios reveal a story of encounters and friendships that goes far beyond collecting art.
Barcelona Auctions now presents this private collection in its entirety, bringing together works that have remained under one roof in Ibiza for many years. Each piece preserves not only its artistic value but also the memory of a personal connection and a particular moment in time.
