Lot 257
  • 257

Ángel Botello (1913-1986)

Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
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Description

  • Ángel Botello
  • El Encuentro
  • signed lower right
  • 31 5/8 by 35 3/4 in.
  • (80.3 by 90.8 cm)
  • Painted circa 1950.
oil on burlap

Provenance

Pili Farulla, San Juan (acquired from the artist)

Condition

The canvas is unlined and well stretched. The impasto areas all appear to be in very good condition. There is craquelure scattered throughout the work particularly in the right half. Under ultraviolet light there is no evidence of inpainting. Overall in good condition.
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