Lot 161
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Agustín Cárdenas (1927-2001)

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Agustín Cárdenas
  • The Circus (Two Pieces)
  • inscribed with signature, numbered 5/6 and dated 83 88
  • main piece: 9 1/2 by 8 1/2 by 8 3/8 in. (24.1 by 21.5 by 21.2 cm)
  • second piece: 1 5/8 by 5 by 4 in. (4.1 by 12.7 by 10.2 cm)
bronze

Provenance

Galería Durban Segnini, Caracas

Exhibited

Caracas, Galería Durban Segnini, Agustin Cárdenas: Marbles, Woods, Bronzes, August-September, 1990, exhibition of another cast, illustrated

Condition

The work is comprised of two parts: a base with two figures and a third small triangular piece which can be placed on top of the base. The sculpture has a dark brown/black patina with a soft sheen. There is slight rubbing to the three contact points of the small piece. Overall the sculpture is in excellent condition.
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