Myth & Splendor: Important Works from a Distinguished Collection
David Alfaro Siqueiros
Conflicto de sombras
Auction Closed
May 20, 08:59 PM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Myth & Splendor: Important Works from a Distinguished Collection
David Alfaro Siquieros
1896 - 1974
Conflicto de sombras
signed Siqueiros (lower left); dated 2-66 (lower right); signed Siqueiros, titled, dated 2-66 and inscribed fondo escenografico para el drama coreografico del mismo nombre (on the reverse)
Pyroxylin on panel
24 by 32 in.
60.9 by 81.2 cm.
Executed in 1966.
National Heritage Lot - Lots with this symbol are part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be permanently exported from Mexico. Accordingly, the lot will be offered for sale in New York but will not be available in New York for inspection or delivery. The lot will be released to the buyer in Mexico in compliance with all local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Sotheby’s representatives in Mexico City and Monterrey at sothebys.mexico@sothebys.com for an appointment to view the work.
Central de Publicaciones, Mexico City
Acquired from the above in 1966 by the present owner
Mexico City, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, Siqueiros: Exposición de homenaje, 1975
