Lot 7
  • 7

David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974)

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • David Alfaro Siqueiros
  • Study for the Escenografía del Teatro de la Cárcel
  • signed lower right and dated CP 2-64 lower left; also inscribed Para la Escenografía del Teatro de la Carcel. "Con el resplandor de los relámpagos Cortes creía ver un combatiente enemigo en cada rama del Ahuehuete que conoció su llanto." Del Delirio de Cortes Siqueiros on the reverse

  • acrylic on wood

  • 23 3/4 by 18 in.
  • 60.3 by 45.7 cm

Provenance

Galería de Arte Misrachi, Mexico City
Private Collection, Milwaukee (acquired from the above, circa 1965)

Condition

The surface of the work appears to be in excellent condition. Under ultraviolet light there are several white dots that fluoresce in the lower left quadrant which appear to be from drops of a varnish like substance on the surface that is visible under raking light. Overall in excellent condition.
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