Rufino Tamayo (Mexican 1899-1991) , Cabeza en rojo | Christie's

Sale 1907

Latin American Sale Day Session

New York

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19 - 20 November 2007

Browse Sale

Lot 212
PROPERTY OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT ACQUISITIONS OF LATIN AMERICAN ART*

Rufino Tamayo (Mexican 1899-1991)

Cabeza en rojo

Price realised

USD 79,000

Estimate

USD 60,000 - USD 80,000

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Rufino Tamayo (Mexican 1899-1991)
Cabeza en rojo
signed and dated 'Tamayo, O-71' (upper right), inscribed by unknown hand 'Cabeza en rojo' (stretcher bar)
oil and sand on canvas
8¼ x 14 in. (20.9 x 35.6 cm.)
Painted in 1971.

Provenance

The Bernard and Edith Lewin collection.
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Literature and exhibited

Literature

Addendum For Book 'Rufino Tamayo', B. Lewin Galleries, Palm Springs, California, n/d, p. XXXVII (illustrated in color).

Lot Essay

*This painting is sold to benefit the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles. Accordingly, this lot may be exempt from sales tax as set forth in the Sales Tax Notice at the back of this catalogue.

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Special Notice

No sales tax is due on the purchase price of this lot if it is picked up or delivered in the State of New York.

Saleroom Notice

Please note the correct birth date for the artist is 1899.

Pre-Lot Text

PROPERTY OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT ACQUISITIONS OF LATIN AMERICAN ART*
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