Lot 36
  • 36

Ernesto Deira (1928-1986)

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ernesto Deira
  • En torno al pensamiento A
  • signed and dated 64 on the reverse
  • oil on enamel on canvas
  • 63 by 76 3/4 in.
  • (160 by 195 cm)
oil and enamel on canvas

Provenance

Private Collection, Buenos Aires (acquired from the artist)

Literature

Córdoba, Ciudad Universitaria, Segunda Bienal de Arte Americano, Retrospectiva Deira, 1964, p. 45, illustrated in color

Condition

There are several scuffs with minor paint loss along the edges. There is fine craquelure along the edges as well. The impasto areas are all intact and there is no evidence of inpainting under ultraviolet light. Overall in excellent condition.
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