Modernismo: Spanish Artists of the 20th Century
Modernismo: Spanish Artists of the 20th Century
Property from the Distinguished Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice H. Swergold
Modest Cuixart
Testa Roja
Lot Closed
April 14, 05:13 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Distinguished Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Maurice H. Swergold
Modest Cuixart
1925 - 2007
Testa Roja
signed Cuixart, dated Paris 1961 and titled (on the reverse)
oil and mixed media on canvas
51¼ x 38¼ in.
129 by 96.5 cm.
Executed in Paris in 1961.
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.