Fernando Botero Oil on canvas
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
Private Collection 20" x 30" Attrib. with certificate.Fernando Botero Angulo is a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, born in Medellín. His signature style, also known as "Boterismo", depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He is considered the most recognized and quoted living artist from Latin America, and his art can be found in highly visible places around the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs-Élysées in Paris. attributed to Fernando Botero.In 1953, Botero moved to Paris, where he spent most of his time in the Louvre, studying the works there. He lived in Florence, Italy from 1953 to 1954, studying the works of Renaissance masters.[ In recent decades, he has lived most of the time in Paris, but spends one month a year in his native city of Medellín. He has had more than 50 exhibitions in major cities worldwide, and his work commands selling prices in the millions of dollars. In 1958, he won the ninth edition of the Salón de Artistas Colombianos (condition good)
Condition
Good
Buyer's Premium
- 24%
Fernando Botero Oil on canvas
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
7 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Hialeah Gardens, FL, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
Related Searches
TOP