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Loló Soldevilla (1901-1971)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Loló Soldevilla
- Untitled
- signed on the reverse
- painted wood construction
- 32 3/4 by 38 1/4 in.
- 83.1 by 97.1 cm
- Executed circa 1950.
Provenance
The Collection of José Antonio Rodríguez, Santiago de Cuba
Acquired from the above, 1957
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Miami
Acquired from the above, 1957
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Miami
Condition
The black background of this painting is sound. The dark color is slightly uneven throughout the composition. There could be some natural discoloration in the red color. We believe that the white frame has been repainted recently. Please note that this work carries a certificate of authenticity signed by Pedro de Oráa. This work is overall in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Loló Soldevilla is a key voice in the geometric abstract movement in Latin America, representing a guiding force in assimilating the art of her native Cuba into the greater international dialogue of the time. Having begun painting in 1948, Soldevilla eventually moved to Paris in 1949 where she began to study sculpture at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. She returned to Cuba in 1950, exhibiting in her first solo-show in Havana’s Lyceum Gallery. She was equally transitory as she was fervent in advancing her artistic studies during this time, returning to Paris the following year to study at the Atelier d’Art Abstrait founded by the sculptor Edgard Pillet and the abstract painter Jean Dewasne. Simultaneously, she enrolled in print-making courses conducted by Stanley William Hayter at his Atelier 17. This interchange with the Parisian avant-garde drastically shifted Soldevilla’s artistic output. In 1958, Soldevilla along with Rafael Soriano, Sandú Darié, and José Mijares founded the short-lived, yet highly influential group Diez Pintores Concretos.