Lot 82
  • 82

Benito Quinquela Martín (1890-1977)

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description

  • Benito Quinquela Martín
  • Llegada de Veleros
  • signed lower right; also signed, titled and dated 1944 on the reverse
  • oil on masonite
  • 24 3/8 by 28 1/2 in.
  • 62 by 72.4 cm

Provenance

Francis Folsom, Colorado (acquired directly from the artist circa 1968)
Acquired from the above by the previous owner

Condition

The surface is textured and appears stable. Craquelure is present throughout the work. There is paint loss to the bottom edge, additionally there are minor speckles of paint loss to the blue boat in the foreground. Overall, the piece is in very good condition.
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