Lot 36
  • 36

Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pedro Figari
  • El Palito
  • signed lower right; also titled and dedicated a Alberto Gomez Folle, Paris, 8 febrero 1932, recuerdo afectuoso al buen amigo y su nucleo tan cordial - Pedro Figari on the reverse
  • 20 1/2 by 26 3/4 in.
  • (52 by 68 cm)
oil on fiberboard

Provenance

Alberto Gomez Folle, Paris (acquired from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner

Condition

There is no evidence of inpainting under ultra violet light. The impasto areas are in stable condition although there are a few very small paint losses throughout the work including a ΒΌ in. Loss in the maroon area of the wall in the upper left quadrant. Overall this work is in very good condition.
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