$21,250
René Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985) Catedral Signed and dated "PORTOCARRERO/61" l. l., with an adhesive stamp from the Cuban Ministry of Culture affixed to the reverse, and with labels from Sotheby's affixed to the frame backing. Oil on canvas, 25 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (65.5 x 50.2 cm), framed. Condition: Craquelure to some areas of impasto, scattered losses, canvas rippling, minor surface grime. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Latin American Art, Sale 7322, June 3-4, 1999, Lot 173; to the current private Massachusetts collection. Estimate $15,000-25,000 The largest area of paint loss lies at center and measures approximately 1/2 x 3/4 in. The Cuban Ministry of Culture stamp bears the registration number A1086/98. Framed dimensions: 35 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-01-24
