05-20-201105-21-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2547BBoston
May 20, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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Rafael Canogar (Spanish, b. 1935),Martin Chirino (Spanish, b.1925),Manolo Millares (Spanish, 1926-1972),Manuel Rivera (Spanish, 1...

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

Rafael Canogar (Spanish, b. 1935),Martin Chirino (Spanish, b.1925),

Manolo Millares (Spanish, 1926-1972),Manuel Rivera (Spanish, 1927-1994),Antonio Saura (Spanish, 1930-1998), and Manuel Viola (Spanish, 1919-1987)
EL PASO
/A Portfolio of Six Images, 1960, edition of 50. Each image signed in pencil l.r. and numbered "3/50" in pencil l.l., identified on the colophon page. Lithograph on Fabriano paper with watermark, sheet sizes 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (70.4 x 50.2 cm),presented in the original portfolio cover (worn).
Condition: Water staining.

N.B. The lot is accompanied by a copy of the exhibition pamphlet.

Estimate $800-1,200

Portfolio cover with warping and water stain to l.l. corner. Interior folders all with water stains of varying severity l.l., with largest stain measuring 4 x 4 inches at the l.l. corner, extending 23 inches up the left side and tapering to 1/2 inch wide.

Prints: All with rippling, as well as subtle toning and handling creases; Canogar with rippling along sides, small stray crayon mark to margin l.c.; Chirino with rippling l.l. corner, and creasing along lower edge; Millares with rippling to top and bottom edges; Rivera with rippling in l.l. corner and left edge, crease to l.l. corner; Saura and Viola with rippling l.l. corners and left edges, minor rippling r. edges. While the rippling in the lower left corners and edges is likely due to exposure to moisture, the prints themselves do not bear water stains.

Keywords

Rafael Canogar, Martin Chirino, Manuel Rivera, Antonio Saura, Manuel Viola