Surrealist Abstract Bronze Sculpture in Style of Wifredo Lam, ca. 1950’s-60’s

Description: Surrealist Abstract Sculpture In Manner of Wifredo Lam ca. 1950’s-60’s DIMENSIONS Height (w/ base): 11.25 inches Height of base: 5 inches Width: 5 inches Depth: 5 inches ABOUT Surrealist abstract patinated bronze sculpture in the manner of Wifredo Lam or Yves Tanguy. The sculpture depicts an abstract figure on one knee, atop a wooden cube base and is marked 'W' and numbered 1/13’ (Limited Edition) Created in the United States in the 1950's-1960's, the piece is in great vintage condition with age-appropriate patina to the sculpture as well as the base. WILFREDO LAM was an Afro-Cuban artist best known for his unique Surrealist aesthetic that combined European artistic movements with the imagery of his native country. “I responded always to the presence of factors that emanated from our history and our geography, tropical flowers, and black culture,” Lam once said. In one of his most famous paintings, The Jungle (1943), these various influences are melded together, onto a single large-scale canvas. Born Wifredo Oscar de la Concepción Lam y Castilla on December 8, 1902 in Sagua la Grande, Cuba, the painter moved to Madrid, Spain in 1923 to study with Fernando Álvarez de Sotomayor, who had been the teacher of famed Surrealist Salvador Dalí. Lam moved to Paris after seeing an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s work in Spain. Having arrived in Paris, he introduced himself to Picasso who subsequently showed Lam his collection of primitive artworks. The two artists' interaction figured heavily in Lam’s work throughout the remainder of his career. He died on September 11, 1982 in Paris, France at the age of 79. Today, the artist’s works are held in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, The Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among others. AUTHENTICITY We guarantee the authenticity of all items to be as represented. Ashville Fine Arts Gallery specializes in a variety of fine art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles and rare finds. If you have not seen something that interests you or that you collect, please visit often and check our ever-expanding inventory. We make a best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of item descriptions. SHIPPING We Sell & Ship Worldwide Domestic & International Customers are Welcome! We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier or method other than what is listed, to ensure your purchase is delivered securely. Please contact us if you require a specific shipping carrier. In the event if the dimensions and weight of the purchased item exceed those allowed by USPS, the shipping charges estimates, specified in the general item description should be considered incorrect. A valid shipping-cost estimate shall be arranged with the Buyer in accordance with a destination, type of shipping selected, insurance etc. International Buyers, please check your country Customs regulations, as we are not responsible for any customs fee or duty after international shipping is posted! Import duties and taxes are the Buyer's responsibility and are not included in the price you have paid for an item. Hand delivery is complimentary to New York City Buyers. INSURANCE All items are carefully packed and insured. Please do not attempt to return an item due to shipping damage. Should it occur in spite of our careful packaging, this must be handled through the shipping agent with an insurance claimed with the insurance company. Always be sure to retain all original packaging if a claim is to be made, as the shipping agent may request to examine it. INQUIRIES Please send us a message. If you have any questions regarding shipping; need additional information about any of our listings or discuss price - please, feel free to contact us and we will be glad to assist you further with any inquiries.

Price: 4800 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-08-29T03:02:53.000Z

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