Lot
60, "Listonado," by Gerd Leufert, painted wood, 41 1/8 by 29 by 5 7/8
inches, circa 1970
Lot
60 is an extremely attractive painted wood sculpture by Gerd Leufert
(1914-1998) entitled "Listonado." It measures 41 1/8 by 29 by 5
7/8 inches and was created circa 1970. It has an estimate of
$70,000 to $90,000. It sold for
$87,500.
Lot
144, "Paisaje azul," by Gunther Gerzso, oil on canvas, 18 by 21 3/8
inches
Lot
144 is a good abstract oil on canvas by Gunther Gerzso
(1915-2000). Entitled "Paisaje azul," it measures 18 by 21 3/8
inches. It has an estimate of $60,000 to $80,000. It sold for $75,000.
Lot
156, "Tiger-Tree-Game," by Gunther Gerzso, oil on masonite, 23 5/8 by
17 by 5/8 inches, 1957
Lot
156 is a very atypical but quite striking oil on masonite by Gerszo
entitled "Tiger-Tree-Game." It measures 23 5/8 by 17 5/8 inches
and was painted in 1957. It was once owned by Leigh Bloch of
Chicago. It has an estimate of $30,000 to $40,000. It failed to sell.
Lot
143, "Sol y luna," by Lolo Soldevilla, metal and wood construction, 30
7/8 inches high, 1954
Lot
143 is an attractive metal and wood construction entitled "Sol y luna"
by Lolo Soldevilla (1901-1971). It is 30 7/8 inches high and was
created in 1954. It has an estimate of $35,000 to $45,000. It sold for $43,750.
Lot
57, "El Animal del Pedregal," by Mathias Goeritz, carved wood, 43 1/4
inches long, circa 1951
Lot
57 is a striking carved wood sculpture entitled "El Animal del
Pedregal" by Mathias Goeritz (1915-1990). It is 43 1/4 inches
long and was carved circa 1951. It was commissioned by Luis
Barragan for a residential development. It has an estimate of
$80,000 to $100,000. It sold
for $100,000.
Lot
53, "The Supreme Instrument," by Marcelo Bonevardi, wood, twine and oil
on canvas construction, 70 by 85 1/2 inches, 1965
Lot
53 is a very fine construction collage by Marcelo Bonevardi (1929-1994)
entitled "The Supreme Instrument." It measres 70 by 85 1/2 inches
and was created in 1965. It has an estimate of $40,000 to $50,000. It sold for $47,500.
Lot
170, "Universe II," by Julio Alpuy, painted wood carving, 18 3/4 bu 17
7/8 inches, 1964
Lot
170 is a very fine painted wood carving by Julio Alpuy (1919-2009)
entitled "Universe II.) It measures 18 3/4 by 17 7/8 inches and
was created in 1964. It has an estimate of $7,000 to
$9,000. It failed to sell.
Lot
140, "Quipus 44-B," by Jorge Eduardo Eielson, mixed media on canvas, 29
by 27 1/2 inches, 2002
Lot
140 is a very sensus mixed media on canvas by Jorge Eduardo Eielson
(1924-2006). It is entitled "Quipus 44-B" and measures 29 by 27
1/2 inches. It was created in 2002. It has an estimate of
$25,000 to $35,000. It sold for
$28,750.
Lot
183, "De la serie energias vitales," by Manuel Mendive, mixed media and
enameed shellls on painted metal, 87 inches high, 2010
Lot
183 is a mixed media and enameled shells on painted metal scupture by
Manuel Mendive (b. 1944) entitled "De la serie energias vitales." It is
87 inches high and was created in 2010. It has an estimate of
$25,000 to $35,000. It sold for
$100,000.
Lot
41, "Untitled," by Sandu Darié, painted wood assemblage, 53 1/8 by 47
1/4 inches, circa 1950
Lot
41 is a very attractive painted wood assemblage in four parts by Sandu
Darié (1908-1991) that was created circa 1950. The overall
dimensions are 53 1/8 by 47 1/4 inches. It has an estimate of
$100,000 to $150,000. It sold
for $125,000.
Lot
59, "Luna," by Leon Ferrari, stainless steel, 39 3/8 inches in
diameterm 2006
Lot
59 is a lacy and delicate sphere of stainless steel, 39 3/8 inches in
diameter, by Leon Ferrari (b. 1920). It was created in 2006 and
is entitled "Luna." It is the cover illustration of the auction
catalogue. It has an estimate of $125,000 to $175,000. It sold for $168,750.
Lot
193, "Monotopia," by Mira Schendel, "ink on Japanese paper, 18 1/4 by 9
inches, 1963
Lot
193 is a beautiful ink on Japanese paper by Mira Schendel
(1919-1988). It is entitled "Monotopia" and measures 18 1/4 by 9
inches and was drawn in 1963. It has an estimate of $15,000 to
$20,000. It failed to sell.
