$15,000
Mario Carreño (Cuban, 1913-1999) Baile Afrocubano Inscribed and signed "A MIGUEL ANGEL/CON SINCERO/AFECTO,/Karreño. " l.r., with a stamp from La Paleta Artistica, Madrid, applied to the original frame backing, and with labels from Sotheby's affixed to the original frame backing (a portion of the original frame backing is encased in an envelope on the back of the frame). Mixed media including gouache, ink, and pencil on paper/board, sight size 19 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (50.2 x 34.2 cm), framed. Condition: Foxing, not examined out of frame. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Latin American Art, June 4, 1999, Lot 110; to the current private Massachusetts collection. Estimate $12,000-18,000 The dimensions of the pressed paperboard are 26 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. The image itself measures 20 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. There are horizontal lines of abrasion at lower center and upper left. There is a small stain at upper left within the blue pigment (between the palm tree and the hut). There is staining and adhesive residue to the perimeter of the paperboard (outside of the image), and tape remnants to the edges and to the reverse. Framed dimensions: 28 3/4 x 22 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
