Sale 2563
New York
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22 - 23 May 2012
Price realised
USD 56,250
Estimate
Mathias Goeritz (German/Mexican 1915-1990) a.) Figura geométrica signed with initials 'MG' (near the base) goldleaf on wood 2 x 9 7/8 x 9¾ in. (5 x 25 x 24.7 cm.) Executed circa 1961. b.) Figura geométrica signed with initials 'MG' (near the base) goldleaf on wood 7½ in. (19 cm.) diameter Executed circa 1961. Two in one lot. (2)
Provenance
Anon. sale, Los Angeles Modern Auctions, 6 March 2011, lot 21. Acquired from the above.
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These works are each sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by Dra. Lily Kassner and dated 22 March 2012.
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