Rufino Tamayo CABEZA AMARILLA 1981 Original Framed Mixed Media Watercolor Gouache Painting Modern Mexican Art Hugo Arguelles Collection

Title: Cabeza amarilla
Artist: Rufino Tamayo
Medium: Mixed Media
Features: Signature
Print Year: 1981
Width: 20.25" Height: 24.75"
Art Notes: This original work shows a circular design in yellow within a greenish blue background. The figure shows geometric designs resembling facial elements. The artist's signature appears in upper right corner, with "0-81" written below the signature. This work is accompanied by a typed letter from the previous owner, Mexican writer, playwright and screenwriter Hugo Arguelles (1932-2003). This Spanish-language letter, dated March 23, 2001, indicates 1981 to be the date of composition, that the painting was acquired directly from the painter and that it was a part of his private collection. This letter is on stationery of the Escuela de Escritores IMACP and is laid in an envelope from the same organization.

NOTE: The authenticity of this piece of artwork and the accompanying documents has not been confirmed by our gallery. We have not found cause to question their authenticity but bidders must rely exclusively upon their own expertise in assessing the authenticity of both the artwork and the documents. We strongly encourage bidders to inspect the piece and/or the accompanying documents at our gallery prior to bidding. Contact us directly if you would like to schedule an appointment. The items being sold in this lot are being sold as-is, all sales are final with no warranties or guarantees of any kind expressed or implied.
Condition: This original painting in watercolor and gouache on paper is preserved under glass and within a bright modern silver frame. We received the piece in the frame, and from what we can see the watercolor is in excellent condition and is free of tears or markings. The piece is accompanied by a compelling piece of provenance, attesting to its authenticity. We provide this letter for contextual provenance purposes, the painting has not been officially authenticated and we are selling it with that caveat. This painting is being sold as-is, all sales are final.

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