Lot 85A
  • 85A

Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999)

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Oswaldo Guayasamín
  • Máscaras
  • signed lower right; also signed, titled and dated 1960 Quito on the reverse
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 7/8 by 25 1/2 in.
  • 55.6 by 64.8 cm

Provenance

Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo, Quito
Private Collection, Midwest (acquired from the above, January, 1963)

Condition

The impasto areas of the painting are in good condition. There is very slight light yellow staining to some of the white areas. There is a ½ in. scuff in the upper right corner. Under ultraviolet light there is no evidence of inpainting. Overall in good condition.
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