Sep 24, 2024 11:00 EST

20th Century Abstraction / Latin American Art

 
Lot 573
 

573

Wesley Duke Lee

Brazilian, 1931-2010
Eldorado, 1968
Signed and dated Wesley '68 (ll)
Acrylic, graphite and metal staples on linen
72 x 72 inches (183 x 183 cm)
Unframed

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner

Sold for $41,600
Estimated at $20,000 - $30,000

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Brazilian, 1931-2010
Eldorado, 1968
Signed and dated Wesley '68 (ll)
Acrylic, graphite and metal staples on linen
72 x 72 inches (183 x 183 cm)
Unframed

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owner


Latin American Art

   

A scrape running horizontally from left to right sides of work, approximately 2 1/2 inches from bottom. This scrape ends at the right side with a hole in canvas exposing stretcher bar, and two smaller holes in canvas within scrape line also appear at lower right. Some associated scrapes and rubs to linen at lower right, above the aforementioned loss. A small puncture with associated scrape at center left, within raw linen. An inconsistent area of white paint within blue pigment at center right. Another area of inconsistent white paint at lower left. Several preparatory notes and sketches are affixed to the reverse, possibly by the artist.

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Auction: 20th Century Abstraction / Latin American Art, Sep 24, 2024

  • Auction of 20th Century Abstraction on September 24, 2024

  • Comprising Lots 501 - 555 in the Sale

  • Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions

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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of 20th Century Abstraction on September 24, 2024 showcased abstract art spanning the 1940s through the end of the century and included paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints. From the American Abstract Expressionists, as well as several prototypical artists that predated them, the auction documented the global evolution of abstraction within and beyond the fabled New York School; including Color Field artists, hard-edge abstraction, CoBrA Group and much more.

John Hoyland
Highlights included a work from 1970 by British artist John Hoyland (1934-2011) titled 12.2.70 that achieved $35,200, far exceeding its $10,000-15,000 estimate. Known for his vibrant use of color and dynamic compositions, Hoyland emerged in the 1960s to become a leading figure in the UK’s abstract movement, blending influences from American color field painting with his own unique vision.

The Anonima Group
The sale featured a special collection of works from the pioneering Cleveland-based Op-Art collaborative, The Anonima Group. Across 21 lots, the collection included examples by Ernst Benkert, Edwin Mieczkowski and Francis Hewitt. These works are from the Estate of Lisa Woods, the former wife of Ernst Benkert.  Read More

Latin American Art
A special section of the auction presented Latin American Art spanning the 20th and 21st centuries (Lots 556-618). Read More


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