Modernismo: Spanish Artists of the 20th Century

Modernismo: Spanish Artists of the 20th Century

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Property from the Distinguished Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice H. Swergold

Modest Cuixart

Exorcimont

Lot Closed

April 14, 05:09 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Distinguished Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice H. Swergold

Modest Cuixart

1925 - 2007

Exorcimont


signed Cuixart, dated 1962, and titled (on the reverse)

oil and mixed media on canvas

51 ½ x 38 ¼ in.

130 by 97 cm.

Executed in Lyon in 1962.


We would like to thank the Fundació Cuixart for kindly confirming the authenticity of this lot.

Galeria Bonino, New York

Acquired from the above by the present owner

During the late 1950's, and until 1963, Cuixart explores deep and strident usage of black, red, copper, and violet - paired with mixed media reliefs that add dynamism to the paintings.


In 1959, Cuixart won the first prize from the São Paulo Art Biennial. The following year, select works by Cuixart were exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. In 1963, Cuixart received further recognition with inclusion in Guggenheim International Award.


Lot 67, 69, 70, and 71 in the present sale were painted during this period and contributed to his ascent to fame during this time.


Sotheby's thanks Dr. Raquel Medina and the Fundació Cuixart for their assistance and research.