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AGUSTÍN CÁRDENAS A Unique Collection of Early Drawings and Sculptures
VIEWING November 21 - 30, 2015 from 10am to 7pm 4141 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 106A in the Design District, Miami, FL 33137
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Important Paintings & Sculptures DECEMBER 3, 2015
Victor VASARELY, CAOPE-NEG, 1964, Acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, 23.6 x 23.6 in / 60 x 60 cm.
VIEWING: MIAMI - DESIGN DISTRICT GALLERY NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3, 2015 9AM - 6PM
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A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF EARLY DRAWINGS & SCULPTURES
NOVEMBER 30, 2015 Curated by Frédéric Thut
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“Cárdenas belongs to a group of kindred spirits who during the 20th century have made sculptures an intellectual activity, “a mental thing” according to Leonardo’s principles, but without cutting off contact with beauty, beauty that discovered its fundamental truth in the primitive art of Africa, native America and the Pacific. Thus the true peers of Cárdenas are Brancusi, Arp and Henry Moore…” José Pierre, Paris, 13 September 1988
Fine Art Auctions Miami (FAAM) is honored to present the first curated auction dedicated to a private collection of drawings and sculptures of famed Cuban sculptor, Agustín Cárdenas. This season we have decided to start our week of Art Basel sales by paying homage to one of the major figures of modern sculpture. The following exhibition examines the early stages of the artist’s career with his first studies in Fine Art while he was still a scholar in Cuba, all the way to his middle-age modernist and avant-garde style sculptures, which were influenced by the work of Constantine Brancusi, Hans Arp and Henry Moore. This unique Collection of early drawings, sculptures, photographs and archives, built over time by the artist’s sister in law in Cuba, was acquired by the present collector after Cárdenas’ death. The visitor will be able to experience the artist’s creative process by taking a look at figurative sketches that later influenced the artist’s first abstract sculptures carved before leaving for Paris in 1955. The letters and correspondences his family preserved show the emotional attachment between the artist and his relatives while he was abroad and his desire to return to his motherland to spend the remainder of his life. Harmony, voluptuous curves, femininity and sensuality are dominant themes present in the artist’s works. The drawings and sculptures in this curated auction are full of intimacy and vitality. We hope that this collection reflects the importance that is due to Agustín Cárdenas in the history of art. We hope you enjoy the exhibit.
Frédéric Thut FAAM Director
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Silver print photography 3.75 x 5.75 in. – 9.5 x 14.5 cm.
Silver print photography 3.5 x 2.75 in. – 9 x 7 cm.
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Report card dated 1943-1944
Report card dated 1944-1945
Sobresaliente en Dibujo Elemental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.
Aprobado en Dibujo Geométrico 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.
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Report card dated 1943-1944
Report card dated 1944-1945
Aprobado en Dibujo Geométrico 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.
Sobresaliente en Modelado Ornamental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.
c Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes ‘‘San Alejandro’’ – Cuba Report card dated 1943-1944 Notable en Modelado Elemental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.
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4a Agustín CARDENAS Study of geometric forms Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.25 x 26.5 cm.
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Study of octagon
Study of sculpture
Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20 x 26.5 cm.
Pencil on paper 8 x 5.5 in. – 20.5 x 13 cm.
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Escalera n°11
Proyecciones, N. 13
Pencil on paper 6.5 x 8.5 in. – 16.5 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21.5 x 27.3 cm.
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Study of stairs
Escalera
Pencil on paper. Additional drawing on the reverse 8.5 x 11 in. – 22 x 28 cm.
Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.5 cm.
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Study of Alzadas Planta
El cubo y el espacio
Pencil on paper. Additional drawing on the reverse 8.5 x 11 in. – 22 x 28 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.
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j Agustín CARDENAS Study of geometric forms Pencil on paper 8 x 10.75 in. – 20 x 27 cm.
k Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.6 x 28 cm.
l Agustín CARDENAS Octogono Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Report card dated 1945-1946
Report card dated 1949-1952
Notable en Dibujo de Estatuaria 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 21.5 cm.
Aprobado en Arte Decorativo 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.
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Report card dated 1946-1947
Report card dated 1949-1950
Notable en Historia del Arte 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 21.5 cm.
Sobresaliente en Modelado del Natural 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.
c Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes ‘‘San Alejandro’’ – Cuba Report card dated 1948-1949 Sobresaliente en Modelado del Natural 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.
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Study of body postures
Study of human body postures
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Pencil and charcoal on paper 9.25 x 12.5 in. – 23.5 x 31.5 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Study of nude
Study of man standing
Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower left 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18 x 16 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Study of a hand
Study of hands
Pencil on paper. Drawing on the reverse 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 22.8 cm.
Pencil on paper 10 x 9 in. – 25.5 x 23 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Study of hands
Study of hands
Pencil on paper 9 x 12 in. – 23 x 31 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.25 x 12.5 in. – 21 x 32 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.6 x 28 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Diploma dated 1949
Diploma dated 1950
Segundo Premio en Dibujo del Natural 13.75 x 11 in. – 35 x 28 cm.
Primer Premio en Modelado del Natural 13.75 x 11 in. – 35 x 28 cm.
b Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes ‘‘San Alejandro’’ – Cuba Diploma dated 1949 Primer Premio en Modelado del Natural 13.5 x 11 in. – 34.5 x 28 cm.
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d Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes ‘‘San Alejandro’’ – Cuba Diploma dated 1951 Primer Premio en Talla Directa 15 x 11 in. – 38 x 28 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Study of woman
Nude
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 27.94 x 21.59 cm.
Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.32 x 14.6 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 6.25 x 4.75 in. – 16 x 12 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Nude
Nude
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Nude
Nude
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm..
Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left. 25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm..
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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15 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of a couple Pencil and charcoal on paper. 10.5 x 8 in. – 26.5 x 20 cm.
16 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, executed first five years of his career Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right. 25.50 x 18.75 in. – 64.7 x 47.6 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Study of a sportsman Pencil on paper. Signed lower right. 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
Study of sculpture, executed first five years of his career Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.72 cm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Cárdenas was born on April 10, 1927 in Matanzas, Cuba, a city on the island’s Western coast. Son of a tailor, Cárdenas was exposed to the human form from an early age, and the proportions he learned are evident in his work as an artist. Cárdenas’ father quickly recognized his son’s artistic ability and supported him through his Fine Art studies at the “Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro” from 1943 to 1949 under the supervision of mentor Juan José Sicre – a former student of Antoine Bourdelle. During his years at the Fine Art Academy, Cárdenas was chosen by Sicre to assist him in his academic endeavors. Sicre always encouraged his creativity and talent throughout his studies and greatly influenced his artistic growth. It is interesting to notice the physique of the young Agustín around 1945, at the age of 18; he was an accomplished athlete1 and his passion for sports had an impact in his artistic research. He studied the Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture’s torsos and busts as well as the representation of the body in the 30s, which is how Cárdenas developed his Classical style. His sketches and drawings depicting athletes and the male figure (p.25-31) often highlight their beauty, importance, or a heroic quality. 1
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Portrait of the artist
Portrait of the artist
Silver print photography Situated on the reverse, Habana San Nicolas 817 6 x 3.25 in. – 15 x 8 cm.
Silver print photography Numbered 04722 on the reverse 4.75 x 4 in. – 12 x 10 cm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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Study of a sportsman
Nude
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 24.75 x 18.25 in. – 63 x 46.3 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Nude
Nude
Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 24.5 x 18 in. – 62.2 x 45.7 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Nude
Nude
Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left. 25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right. 25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Estimate: $1500 - $2,000
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26 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of man body Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of human body postures Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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27 Agustín CARDENAS Bust Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right 23.75 x 18 in. – 60 x 45.8 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
28 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm. Estimate: $500 - $1,000
29 Agustín CARDENAS Woman with an amphora Pen on paper. Signed lower left 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 16 cm. 29
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30 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Stone sculpture 13.5 x 5 x 6 in. – 34.2 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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Study of nude
Woman walking
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Estimate: $300 - $500
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33 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of human body Charcoal on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Studies Pencil on paper 8.25 x 10.5 in. – 21 x 27 cm. Estimate: $300 - $500
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34 a Agustín CARDENAS Studies of woman seated Pencil and charcoal on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 22 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman nude Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Study of man Pencil and charcoal on paper 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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Detail of Lot # 159 Study of Sculptures
35 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1950 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 20.5 x 6.25 x 6 in. – 52 x 15.8 x 15.24 cm. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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Maternidad
Cardenas’ mother and sister
Pencil on paper Seal from “Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes” upper right 11.75 x 9.25 in. – 30 x 23.5 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 7.5 in. – 28 x 19 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Untitled
Study of woman with baby
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.25 x 4.25 in. – 16 x 11 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Estimate: $300 - $500
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Pencil on paper Signed center right 9.25 x 12.5 in. – 23.5 x 31.5 cm.
Untitled, (Mother and Child)
Study of woman body
Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.5 x 23.5 cm.
Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Estimate: $500 - $700
Estimate: $500 - $700
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43 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper . Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Mother and Child Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 24.5 x 4.75 x 5.5 in. – 62.2 x 12 x 13.9 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
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Study of sculpture
Study of sculpture
Pencil on paper 8 x 5 in. – 20.5 x 13 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed center right 5.5 x 4.25 in. – 14 x 11 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Drawing of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 9.5 x 6 in. – 24.1 x 16.2 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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45 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27.3 x 20.95 cm. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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Study of a sculpture
Study of sculptures
Study of sculptures
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.
Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.
Estimate: $500 - $600
Estimate: $500 - $600
Estimate: $500 - $600
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“A work must have first of all a vitality of its own… independent of the object represented” Henry Moore, 1934 “Mother and Child” has been a beloved theme in Cárdenas’ career. His first drawings and sketches show stout, plump and curvaceous women. José Pierre believes that Cárdenas’ sculptures are representative of men’s ideal of female beauty in Cuba at the time.2 Wood was Cárdenas’ medium of choice to carve sensual, lyrical forms that depict the maternity theme (p. 38-53; 136-137). In each piece, he always made a point to highlight femininity and maternal warmth. Most of the sculptures on display are accompanied by the artist’s preliminary sketches and drawings, revealing the various stages of Cárdenas’ artistic process that started with a figurative and classical drawing, but culminated with abstract sculptures, both representing the same scene. 2
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Study of sculptures
Study of sculptures
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Study of sculpture
Study of sculpture
Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Estimate: $500 - $700
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b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 23.5 x 6 x 4 in. – 59.6 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
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57 Agustín CARDENAS Woman and bull Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 6 in. – 21 x 15 cm. Estimate: $300 - $500
58 Agustín CARDENAS Nudes Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
59 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on lined paper. Drawing on the reverse 6 x 3.75 in. – 15.2 x 9.5 cm. 59
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Woman seated
Woman
Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 9.5 x 8.5 in. – 24 x 22 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 9.75 – 20.95 x 24.76 cm.
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Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 12.25 in. – 23.5 x 31 cm.
Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.5 x 12 in. –24 x 30.5 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Study of human body
Studies of women
Charcoal on paper 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31.5 cm.
Pen on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 12.25 in. – 23.5x31 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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b Agustín CARDENAS Woman seated Pencil and charcoal on paper 11.75 x 8.75 in. – 30 x 22 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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63 Agustín CARDENAS Men Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $300 - $500
64 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
65 Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman body Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.25x12.25 in. – 23.5x31 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
66 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed in the center 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.67 cm. 64
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67 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
68 Agustín CARDENAS Satyrs Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12.5 x 9.5 in. – 31.75 x 24.13 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
69 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 27x21 cm. Estimate: $300 - $500
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Study of nudes
Untitled
Pencil and pen on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Study of human body Pencil on paper. Signed in the center 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18 x 16 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Woman
Untitled
Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10 x 7 in. – 25.4 x 17.8 cm.
Pen on tracing paper 8.5 x 6 in. – 21.6 x 15.3 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11.25 x 9.5 in. – 28.6 x 24.2 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 12.5 x 9.25 in. – 32 x 23.5 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.
Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 10.5 x 4 in. – 59 x 26.6 x 10.1 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Estimate: $25,000 - $30,000
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Study of sculptures Pencil on paper . Signed lower center 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
75 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm. Estimate: $200 - $300
76 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.3 x 14.6 cm. Estimate: $200 - $300
77 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.59 x 27.94 cm. 76
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78 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.
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Estimate: $800 - $1,000
79 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27.5 x 21 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
80 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.3 x 14.6 cm. Estimate: $200 - $300
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Untitled
Woman
Pencil on paper 8 x 5.5 in. – 20 x 14 cm.
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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b Agustín CARDENAS
Nudes
Untitled
Pencil on paper 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on paper. Signed upper right 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.5 x 23.5 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right. Drawing a couple on the reverse 11 x 14 in. – 28 x 36 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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83 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8 x 6 in. – 20.32 x 15.24 Estimate: $200 - $500 84
84 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pen on lined paper 3.5 x 5.75 – 8.8 x 14.6 cm. Estimate: $200 - $300
85 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 6 x 9.25 in. – 15 x 23.5 cm. 85
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Study of sculpture
Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 5.5 x 29 x 4.75 in. – 13.9 x 73.6 x 12 cm.
Pencil on paper . Signed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. –21.5 x 28 cm.
Untitled, 1952
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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87 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on paper. Monogrammed lower right 12 x 9.5 in. – 30.5 x 24 cm. Estimate: $500 - $800
88 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil and charcoal on paper. Monogrammed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
89 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9.5 in. – 30.48 x 24.13 cm. 89
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90 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
91 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 10.5 x 8 in. – 26.5 x 20 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
92 Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman body Pencil on paper 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27.5 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $300 - $500
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93 a Agustín CARDENAS Study for a sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
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b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.75 x 4 x 3 in. – 60 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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Le repos
Women
Pencil and charcoal on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 6.25 in. – 21 x 16 cm.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Estimate: $500 - $700
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97 Agustín CARDENAS
Study of nudes
Untitled
Pen on tracing paper 8.5 x 6 in. – 21.5 x 15.24 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Estimate: $300 - $500
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Study of nude
Seating woman
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right 24.75 x 18.50 in. – 62.8 x 47 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Woman seated Pen on lined paper. Drawing on the reverse 5.75 x 3.75 in. – 14.6 x 9.5 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil and pen on paper 7 x 8.5 in. – 17.5 x 22 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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99 a Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8 x 6 in. – 20.32 x 15.24 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower margin 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.67 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper 10.5 x 8.5 in. – 26.5 x 21.5 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 17.5 x 8 x 6.5 in. – 44.4 x 20.3 x 16.51 cm. b
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FRIEN D S & FAMI LY P OR TR A I TS
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100 a Agustín Cárdenas, his wife and son, 1962 Silver print photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.
d Agustín Cárdenas and a friend,
b Agustín Cárdenas, his wife and son, 1962 Silver print photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.
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Silver print photography Monogrammed AG, situated “Santander, Spain” and dedicated “Para Mecchi con todo el cariño del mundo” on the reverse 2.75 x 1.75 in. – 7 x 4.5 cm.
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Agustín Cárdenas and his family
Agustín Cárdenas at home
Silver print photography Inscribed “2626” on the reverse 7 x 9.25 in. – 18 x 23.5 cm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.
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101 Agustín Cárdenas and friends, 1967 Silver print photography 14 x 10.75 in. – 35.5 x 27.5 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Portrait
Portrait
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 22.8 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS
Portrait
Study of profile
Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 9.25 x 6.5 in. – 23.5 x 16.5 cm.
Pencil on paper 12.25 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm.
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b Agustín CARDENAS
Portrait
Portrait
Pen on paper 12.5 x 10.25 in. – 32 x 26 cm.
Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS
d Agustín CARDENAS
Portrait
Portrait
Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.
Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 23 cm.
e Agustín CARDENAS Study of face Pencil on paper 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Portraits
Portraits
Pencil on paper 9 x 12.5 in. – 23 x 32 cm.
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Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
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c Agustín CARDENAS Portraits Pencil on paper 9.5 x 6 in. – 24.13 x 15.24 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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105 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7 x 6 in. – 18 x 15 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6 in. – 18.5 x 15 cm.
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c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 5.75 x 9 in. – 14.5 x 23 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper. Signed in the center and lower right 12.25 x 9.25 in. – 31 x 23.5 cm. c
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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c Agustín CARDENAS
Portrait
Portrait
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Woman portrait Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Portrait Pencil on paper Signed lower left 9.5 x 6.25 in. – 24 x 15.8 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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Untitled
Young woman
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Young boy Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil and charcoal on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 23 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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c Agustín CARDENAS
Drawing of man
Untitled
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 5.5 in. – 18 x 13.9 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8.5 x 9.5 in. – 21.5 x 24 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Young farmers, Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.5 in. – 26.6 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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b Agustín CARDENAS
Cardenas’ father
Cardenas’ grandfather
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper Study of a man on the reverse 9.5 x 12 in. – 24 x 31 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Family Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6 in. – 18 x 15.5 cm.
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e Agustín CARDENAS Cardenas’ father Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30 x 23 cm Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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110 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of landscape Pencil on paper Signed lower right 4.5 x 6 in. – 11.5 x 15.5 cm.
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Agustín CARDENAS
Se cansa uno…
La Casa Propia, first Cardenas’ house
Pencil and charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.
Pencil on paper 9 x 12.5 in. – 23 x 32 cm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
LANDSC APES & E VERYDAY SCE N E S
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b Agustín CARDENAS
View from Cardenas’ roof
Barriers,
Pencil on paper 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8 x 6.25 in. – 20 x 15.5 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS
Man seated
Untitled
Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.5 cm.
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e Agustín CARDENAS Young boy Colored pencils on paper. Signed lower left 12 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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112 Agustín CARDENAS Landscape, 1942 Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower left, dated upper right 12.25 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
113 Agustín CARDENAS Landscape Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7 x 9.25 in. – 17.8 x 23.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000 112
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114 Agustín CARDENAS View of a village Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
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115 Agustín CARDENAS Study of Landscape Pen on paper 6.25 x 9.5 in. – 16 x 24 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
116 Agustín CARDENAS Farming scene Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 9 x 12.5 in. – 23 x 32 cm. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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118 Agustín CARDENAS Tree
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9 in. – 30 x 23 cm.
Pencil and charcoal on paper Drawing on the reverse “Problema 1 Luz Artificial Interior’’ 9.5 x 11.75 in. – 24 x 30 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Estimate: $700 - $600
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119 Agustín CARDENAS The beach Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 12 in. – 23 x 30.5 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
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121 Agustín CARDENAS
Untitled
Untitled
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Estimate: $200 - $400
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122 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 7.5 in. – 23 x 19 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
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123 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
124 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm. Estimate: $600 - $800
125 Agustín CARDENAS Man walking, 49 Pencil on paper. Signed and dated lower right 12 x 9.25 in. – 31 x 23.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
126 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. 125
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127 Agustín CARDENAS Self Portrait Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 24 x 18.25 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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128 Agustín CARDENAS Study of man face Marker on paper 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14.5 cm. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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129 Agustín CARDENAS Women Etching on paper. Signed lower center 6.75 x 5.5 in. – 17.25 x 14.5 cm.
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Estimate: $300 - $400
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131 Agustín CARDENAS
Farmers
Farmers
Etching and watercolor on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 22 cm.
Etching 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.24 cm
Estimate: $300 - $400
Estimate: $300 - $400
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134 Agustín CARDENAS
Women
Farmers
Farmers
Etching on paper. Signed lower left 9 x 5.5 in. – 23 x 14 cm.
Etching 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.24 cm
Etching Monogrammed lower right 9.25 x 6 in. – 23.5 x 15.3 cm.
Estimate: $300 - $400
Estimate: $500 - $600
Estimate: $500 - $600
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135 F. MARULL Agustin Cardenas during one of his exhibitions Eight silver print photographs Stamped “by F.MARULL” on the reverse 9.25 x 7 in. – 23.50 x 18 cm. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
136 Exhibit Invitation AVILA – CARDENAS; Pintura y Escultura, March 1952 6.5 x 3.5 in. – 16.5 x 8.8 cm. Estimate: $200 - $400 135
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137 Agustín CARDENAS Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture Silver print photography 7 x 4.5 in. – 17.7 x 11.4 cm Estimate: $200 - $400
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138 Yves HERVOCHON Agustin Cardenas en su pequeño atelier, 1957 Silver print photography. Situated and dated on the reverse 9.25 x 7 in. – 23.5 x 18 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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139 Martine FRANCK Agustin Cardenas in his studio, Nogent-sur-Marne, 1970 Silver print photography 9 x 13 in. – 23 x 33 cm. Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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140 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 9 x 3.75 in. – 23 x 9.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 25 x 5 x 3.5 in. – 63.5 x 12.7 x 8.8 cm. a
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141 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
142 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pen on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. 142
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143 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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144 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.5 in. – 21.5 x 14 cm. Estimate: $400
145 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23 x 5.5 x 3.75 in. – 58 x 13.9 x 9.5 cm. a
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Study of sculptures
Pencil on paper. Signed on left 11 x 8.5 in. – 27.94 x 21.59 cm.
Charcoal on paper 6.5 x 11 in. – 16.5 x 28 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Felt pen on paper 4.75 x 8.25 in. – 12 x 21 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 16.75 x 10 x 1 in. – 42.5 x 25.4 x 27.9 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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147 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of dogs Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed in the center 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Study of dogs Pencil on paper 4.5 x 6 in. – 11.5 x 15 cm. a
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Bull
Study of dog
Pencil on paper 6 x 8 in. – 15.24 x 20.32 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6 x 7 in. – 15.5 x 18 cm.
e Agustín CARDENAS Study of sleeping dog Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.25 x 7.25 in. – 16 x 18.5 cm. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
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148 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper 11 x 9.25 in. –27 x 23.25 cm.
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b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 7 x 30 x 5 in. – 17.7 x 76. x 12.7 cm. Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
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149 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
150 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil and charcoal on paper 9.5 x 12.5 in. – 24x31.5 cm. Estimate: $600 -$800
151 Agustín CARDENAS Study for a sculpture Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm. 151
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152 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 8 x 6 in. – 20.5 x 15 cm.
The Couple, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 11 x 4 in. – 59.6 x 27.9 x 10 cm.
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P O R T R A I TS
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Studies
Study of profile
Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on paper 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Portrait Pencil on paper 9.5 x 12 in. – 24 x 31 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
POR TR AITS
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Untitled
Woman in the nature
Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11.75 x 9.5 in. – 30 x 24 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Studies of women Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman body Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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157 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.67 Estimate: $600 - $800
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158 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 6.25 in. – 21 x 16 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
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S K E TC H E S & S C UL P TUR E S
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159 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.
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b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 29.25 x 6 x 3.75 in. – 74.2 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm. Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
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Detail of Sculpture
160 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed on the right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.25 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 24 x 5 x 3.75 in. – 60 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm. a
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161 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture, 52 Pencil on paper. Signed and dated lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 7.75 x 4 x 3 in. – 19.6 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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In 1952, Agustin Cárdenas began to explore the use of two colors in his sculptures. As illustrated in the sculpture shown here, the artist applies white paint to create a contrast with the dark wood. The use of black and white reflects the artist’s choice to later carve marble instead of wood. These two opposite materials are respectively noble and humble, but more importantly, they are the essence “of a desire for synthesis between 4 the maternal principle (stone) and the paternal principle (wood)”. 4
(José Pierre, La Sculpture de Cárdenas, 1971, p. 135)
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Study of sculpture
Study of sculptures
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.
Pencil and charcoal on paper 8.5 x 5.5 in. – 21 x 14 cm.
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Detail of Sculpture
163 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed on the right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 29.5 x 4 x 2.75 in. – 74.9 x 10.1 x 6.8 cm. a
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FAM I LY P O R T R A I TS
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Cardenas’ brother
Cardenas’ brother portrait
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18.5 x 15.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS The Family Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. –21.59 x 27.94 cm.
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d Agustín CARDENAS Man sleeping Untitled Pencil on paper 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
FAMILY POR TR AITS
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Cardenas’ mother
Portrait of Cardenas’ mother
Pen on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 9 in. – 26.5 x 23 cm.
Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Cardenas’ brother Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.
d Agustín CARDENAS Cardenas’ mother Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18.5 x 15.5 cm. Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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166 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 26.6 x 21 cm.
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b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 2.5 x 3 in. – 59.6 x 6.3 x 7.6 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture drawings
Study of sculpture
Silver print photography 4.75 x 7 in. – 12 x 17.7 cm
Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.32 x 14.6 cm.
Estimate: $2,000
Estimate: $300
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Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture
Silver print photography 6.75 x 4.75 in. – 17.1 x 12 cm.
Silver print photography 7 x 4.5 in. – 17.7 x 11.4 cm.
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Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 9.5 x 14 x 6 in. – 24 x 35.5 x 15.24 cm.
Silver print photography 4.75 x 6.75 in. –12 x 17 cm.
Untitled, 1953
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
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170 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1953 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 6.75 x 23 x 2.5 in. – 17 x 58 x 6.3 cm. Estimate: $30,000
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TITL E
HERVOCHON, Yves Sculpture, Paris, 1953 Literature PIERRE, José, La Sculpture de Cárdenas. Belgium: La Connaissance Bruxelles, 1971, page 31.
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171 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21.5 x 27.3 cm.
b Agustín CARDENAS Women Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.
c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1954 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 18 x 7 x 4 in. – 45.7 x 17.7 x 10 cm. Estimate: $25,000 - $30,000
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172 a Flyer for Agustin Cardenas’ exhibition at MATANZAS GALLERY, 1954 Presentation of catalog drawings and sculptures 9 x 4 in. – 23 x 10 cm.
c Agustin Cardenas at the Cuban embassy
b 20 Esculturas Exhibition catalogue Instituto Nacional de Cultura Septembrer 7, 1955 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.4 x 23.4 cm.
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Silver print photography Situated on the reverse 7.25 x 5 in. – 18.5 x 13 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
PRESS & E X H IBITS
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173 a Lorenzo PIQUEIRAS Agustín Cárdenas Silver print photography 12 x 8 in. – 30.5 x 20 cm.
b Agustin Cardenas, Korea 1989 Photography Situated and dated on the reverse 4.75 x 3.5 in. – 12 x 9 cm.
d c Agustín Cárdenas’ Id Card from Instituto de Artes y Ciencias Cinematograficas 2.5 x 4 in. – 6.3 x 10.1 cm.
Premiado en Bienal del Japon el Sculptor Agustín Cárdenas Article from newspaper 3.5 x 5.75 in. – 9 x 14.5 cm. Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Certification from Ministerio del Trabajo Dated November 14, 1973
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Paystub for Gregoria Alfonso Lopez 13 x 8.5 in. – 33.02 x 21.5 cm.
Envelope addressed to Agustin Cardenas 2.5 x 4 in. – 6.3 x 10.1 cm.
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Agustin Cardenas’ receipt
Untitled
100 peso payment for a pedestal in the Republica Park Dated 1952 4.25 x 6.25 in. – 10.7 x 15.8 cm.
Estimate: $500 - $700
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Extract from press article 7.5 x 8.75 in. – 19 x 22 cm.
PRESS & E X H IBITS
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175 a Agustin Cardenas, 1971 Silver print photography Inscribed “Che Gordo” and dated on the reverse 9.25 x 12 in. – 23.5 x 30.5 cm.
c b Postcard sent by Agustin Cardenas to Fernando Cardenas from Greece 1956 Greek post office seal 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.
Postcard sent by Agustin Cardenas to Mercedes Valdes from Paris May 23, 1957 Paris post office seal 3.5 x 5.25 in. – 9 x 13.5 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
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Extract from a newspaper article with illustration of a sculpture by Agustin Cardenas 7.5 x 11.75 in. – 19 x 29.5 cm.
10.75 x 14.5 in. – 27.5x26.5 cm. 1959 title “ Galeria de la Courd “ Ingres”
Article from newspaper about Agustin Cardenas’ sculptures,
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c Letter from Agustin Cardenas to a loved one Signed 9 x 8 in. – 22.86 x 20.32 cm.
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Plaster sculpture 18 x 14 x 13 in. – 45 x 35.5 x 33 cm. Estimate: $500 - $700
PRESS & E X H IBITS
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177 bis Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, Plaster sculpture 11.25 x 12.75 x 9 in. – 28.5 x 32.3 x 22.8 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
177 a Newspaper clipping
b Agustin Cardenas at the Salon Opening on May, 1973 Silver print photography Inscribed on the reverse « Ouverture du Salon de Mai 1973 » 9.5 x 7.25 in. – 24 x 18.5 cm. b
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L’Académie de Feu
Untitled,
Opening invitation for the first exhibition of the Gallery, Drawing and dedication by Agustin Cardenas; “A Mechi con todo el cariño de su amor. Un propero año para ti y familia” on the reverse 3.75 x 5 in. – 9.5 x 13 cm.
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b Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture Silver print photography 7 x 4.5 in. – 17.7 x 11.4 cm
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c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1956 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 21 x 9 x 5.25 in. – 53 x 22.8 x 13.3 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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AFR I C A N S P I R ITUA L I T Y - TOTE M S
“In his hands the wood ‘sings’ as it rarely has had the opportunity of doing….” José Pierre
The arrival of Cárdenas in Paris, Christmas day of 1955, marked a moment that would alter the course of his entire life. At the age of 28 he encountered André Breton, who, a year later, invited Cárdenas to participate in his first Parisian exhibition at Galerie L’Etoile Scellée. The exposure Cárdenas received from this show brought him international recognition among surrealist artists and the Parisian art scene. During the years he spent in Paris, Cárdenas sought to deconstruct the human form by carving sculptures that are fluid, play with negative space and, while static, appear to move. In the decade that followed, Cárdenas participated in approximately 100 group and 34 solo exhibitions, including Suzanne de Coninck and the Salon de la Jeune Sculpture. In 1957, and 1961, he took part in the Realités Nouvelles exhibition and in the International Surrealist exhibition at Daniel Cordier Gallery, organized by André Breton and Marcel Duchamp. He was awarded both Chevalier of Arts and Letters medal and the Bill and Noma Copley Prize. From 1968 to the early 1990’s, he lived and worked in the Parisian suburbs of MeudonBellevue and Nogent-sur-Marne. Within this timeframe he was also inspired by his trips to Canada, Austria, Israel, Japan, Korea and especially Italy. He spent each summer in Tuscany - in Carrara where he sculpted marble and in the medieval city of Pietrasanta where he carved the bronze in foundries. In 1994, he returned to Cuba and lived in Havana until his death in 2001.
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180 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1957 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated on the base 18.75 x 4 x 3 in. – 47.6 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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“[In Paris] I discovered what a man is… what African culture is… what it is to be a Negro.” Agustín Cárdenas, La Gaceta de Cuba, 1967
“Here, sprung from his fingers, is the great flowering totem which, more efficiently than the saxophone, arches the back of beautiful women.” André Breton, Exhibition Preface at gallery La Cour d’Ingres Paris, February 27, 1959
From the beginning of his artistic career, Agustín Cárdenas established his own creative rhythm, whereby he invented organic and sensual sculptures. After he left Cuba, he explored Surrealist tendencies, African spirituality and rituals, which led to his artistic development toward abstract forms, influenced by the European environment. While in Paris, Cárdenas discovered, due to his Afro-Cuban roots, a culture he always felt tied to spiritually. In 1957, he carved the first of many wooden sculptures inspired by elongated African totems, which reflected his temper: humble and perfectly quiet in nature 3. His works glorified the material he used – wood – as well as its smell and texture. The artist’s eternal quest was to find the balance between his early circular forms and those of his later works, depicting the ascension between heaven and earth. 3
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(José Pierre, La Sculpture de Cárdenas, 1971, p. 134)
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181 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1957 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 26 x 3.5 x 2 in. – 66 x 8.8 x 5cm. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Sofia Caputo Dan Coissard Gabrielle Hachtuel-Becker Abada Claudia Palacios Marcella McCarthy Roxana Rivas Shantelle Rodriguez Nathalie Rubinos Fabiana Thut
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8. Bids in Auction may be placed as set forth in the printed catalog section entitled “Choose your Bidding Method.” 9. Presentment of Bids: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be on-increment or at a half increment (called a cut bid). Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full or half increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest fill or half increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 10. Auctioneer’s execution of certain high bids. Auctioneer cannot be responsible for your errors in bidding, so carefully check that every bid is entered correctly. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, your written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at Auctioneer’s place of business at least two business days before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. Bids placed electronically via the Internet may not be withdrawn until your written request is received and acknowledged by the Auctioneer (FAX: 305-573-4245); such requests must state the reason, and may constitute grounds for withdrawal of bidding privileges. Lots won by mail Bidders will not be delivered at the Auction unless prearranged. 11. Caveat as to Bid Increments. Bid increments (over the current bid level) determine the lowest amount you may bid on a particular lot. Bids greater than one increment over the current bid can be any whole dollar amount. It is possible under several circumstances for winning bids to be between increments, sometimes only $1 above the previous increment. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. The following Chart governs current bidding increments. Current Bid…………. Bid Increment Current Bid…………. Bid Increment $10 $1 $10,000 - $19,999 $1,000 $10 - $29 $2 $20,000 - $29,999 $2,000 $30 - $49 $3 $30,000 - $49,999 $2,500 $50-$99 $5 $50,000 - $99,999 $5,000 $100 - $199 $10 $100,000 - $199,999 $10,000 $200 - $299 $20 $200,000 - $299,999 $20,000 $300 - $499 $25 $300,000 - $499,999 $25,000 $500 - $999 $50 $500,000 - $999,999 $50,000 $1,000 - $1,999 $100 $1,000,000 - $1,999,999 $100,000 $2,000 - $2,999 $200 $2,000,000 - $2,999,999 $200,000 $3,000 - $4,999 $250 $3,000,000 - $4,999,999 $250,000 $5,000 - $9,999 $500 $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 $500,000 > $10,000,000 $1,000,000 12. If Auctioneer calls for a full increment, a bidder may request Auctioneer to accept a bid at half of the increment (“Cut Bid”) only once per lot. After offering a Cut Bid, bidders may continue to participate only at full increments. Off-increment bids may be accepted by the Auctioneer at Auctions. If the Auctioneer solicits bids other than the expected increment, these bids will not be considered Cut Bids.
Conduction the Auction
13. A “Minimum Bid” is an amount below which the lot will not sell. THE CONSIGNOR OF PROPERTY MAY PLACE WRITTEN “Minimum Bids” ON HIS LOTS IN ADVANCE OF THE AUCTION; ON SUCH LOTS, IF THE HAMMER PRICE DOES NOT MEET THE “Minimum Bid”, THE CONSIGNOR MAY PAY A REDUCED COMMISSION ON THOSE LOTS. “Minimum Bids” are
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generally posted online several days prior to the Auction closing. For any successful bid placed by a consignor on his Property on the Auction floor, or by any means during the live session, or after the “Minimum Bid” for an Auction have been posted, we will require the consignor to pay full Buyer’s Premium and Seller’s Commissions on such lot. 14. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be by the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. 15. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid, in its sole discretion. A bid is considered not made in “Good Faith” when made by an insolvent or irresponsible person, a person under the age of eighteen, or is not supported by satisfactory credit, collectibles reference, or otherwise. Regardless of the disclosure of his identity, any bid by a consignor or his agent on a lot consigned by him is deemed to be made in “Good Faith.” Any personal apparently appearing on the OFAC list is not eligible to bid. 16. Nominal Bids. The Auctioneer in its sole discretion may reject nominal bids, small opening bids, or very nominal advances. If a lot bearing estimates fails to open for 40-60% of the low estimate, the Auctioneer may pass the item or may place a protective bid on behalf of the consignor. 17. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion (approximately 50%-60% of the low estimate). In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 18. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 19. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) and any other damages or expenses pertaining to the lot. 20. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, we may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services. 21. The Auctioneer, its affiliates, or their employees consign items to be sold in the Auction, and any bid on those lots or any other lots. Auctioneer or affiliates expressly reserve the right to modify any such bids at any time prior to the hammer based on upon data made known to the Auctioneer or its affiliates. The Auctioneer may extend advances, guarantees, or loans to certain consignors. 22. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.
Payment
23. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S> currency, bank wire, cashier checks, travelers checks, and bank money orders, all subject to reporting requirements). All are subject to clearing and funds being received in Auctioneer’s account before delivery of the purchases. Auctioneer reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds” when drawn on a U.S. bank for ten days, and thirty days when drawn on an international bank. Credit Card (Visa or Master Card only) and PayPal payments may be accepted up to $10,000 from non-dealers at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer, subject to the following limitations: a/ sales are only to the cardholder, b) purchases are shipped to the cardholder’s registered and verified address, c) Auctioneer may pre-approve the cardholder’s credit line, d) a credit card transaction may not be used in conjunction with any other financing or extended terms offered by the Auctioneer, and must transact immediately upon invoice presentation, e) rights of return are governed by these Terns and Conditions, which supersede those conditions promulgated by the card issuer, f ) floor Bidders must present their card. 24. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within 7 days after the close of the Auction. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 25. Lots delivered to you, or your representative in the State of Florida, New York or other states where the Auction may be held, are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with Auctioneer. Bidder agrees to pay Auctioneer the actual amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be on file at an verified by Auctioneer five days prior to Auction or tax must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by Auctioneer within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid e made. Lots from different Auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes. 26. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If you attempt to pay via eCheck and your financial institution denies this transfer from your bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, you agree to complete payment using your credit card on file. 27. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a three percent (3%) late fee on the invoice amount or three percent (3%) of any installment that is past due. IF the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its inhouse legal staff, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 28. In the event a successful Bidder fails to pay any amount due, Auctioneer reserves the right to sell the lot(s) securing the invoice to any under bidders in the Auction that the lot(s) appeared, or at subsequent private or public sale, or relist the lot(s) in a future auction conducted by Auctioneer. A defaulting Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of resale
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUCTION (including a 10% seller’s commission, if consigned to an auction conducted by Auctioneer). The defaulting Bidder is liable to pay any difference between his total original invoice for the lot(s), plus any applicable interest, and the net proceeds for the lot(s) if sold at private sale or the subsequent hammer price of the lot(s) less the 10% seller’s commission, if sold at an Auctioneer’s auction. 29. Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full in good funds before delivery of the merchandise. 30. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure possession lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 31. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.
Delivery, Shipping and Handling Charges
32. Buyer is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. 33. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. 34. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful Bidder. On all domestic shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by FAAM, LLC until the shipping carrier’s confirmation of delivery to the address of record in Auctioneer’s file (carrier’s information is conclusive to prove delivery to Bidder; if client has a Signature release on file with the carrier, the package is considered delivered without Signature) or delivery by FAAM, LLC to Bidder’s selected third-party shipper. On all foreign shipments, any risk of loss during shipment will be borne by the Bidder following Auctioneer’s delivery to the Bidder’s designated common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. Due to the nature of some items sold, it shall be the responsibility for the successful Bidder to arrange pick-up and shipping through third-parties; as to such items Auctioneer shall have no liability. Failure to pick-up or arrange shipping in a timely fashion (within thirty days) shall subject Lots to storage and moving charges, including $100 administration fee plus $10 daily storage for larger items and $5 daily for smaller items (storage fee per item) after 35 days. In the event the Lot is not removed within ninety days, the Lot may be offered for sale to recover any past due storage or moving fees, including a 10% Seller’s Commission. 36. The laws of various countries regulate the import or export of certain plant and animal properties, including (but not limited to) items made of (or including) ivory, whalebone, turtle shell, coral, crocodile, or other wildlife. Transport of suck lots may require special licenses for export, import, or both. Bidder is responsible for: 1) obtaining all information on such restricted items for both export and import; 2) obtaining all such licenses and/or permits. Delay or failure to obtain any such license or permit does not relieve the buyer of timely compliance with standard payment terms. 37. Any request for shipping verification for undelivered packages must be made within 30 days of shipment by Auctioneer.
Cataloging, Warranties, and Disclaimers
38. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opine contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed images, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. NOTE: Auctioneer, in specified auction venues, for example, Fine Art, may have express written warranties and you are referred to those specific terms and conditions. 39. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. 40. Translations of foreign language documents may be provided as a convenience to interested parties. Auctioneer makes no representation as to the accuracy of those translations and will not be held responsible for errors in bidding arising from inaccuracies in translation. 41. Auctioneer disclaims all liability for damages, consequential or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the sale of any Property by Auctioneer to Bidder. No third party may rely on any benefit of these Terms and Conditions and any rights, if any, established hereunder are personal to the Bidder and may not be assigned. Any statement made by the Auctioneer is an opinion and does not constitute a warranty or representation. No employee of Auctioneer may alter these Terms and Conditions, and, unless signed by a principal of Auctioneer, any such alteration is null and void. 42. Auctioneer shall not be liable for breakage of glass or damage to frames (patent or latent); such defects, in any event, shall not be a basic for any claim for return or reduction in purchase price.
Release
43. In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly released Auctioneer, its officers, directors, and employees, its affiliates, and its
outside experts that provide second opines, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, typographical error, etc. and are the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. 44. Notice: Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, cannons, and small items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Purchaser accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold.
Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision
45. By placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, Bidder accepts these Terms and Conditions of Auction, and specifically agrees to the dispute resolution provided herein. Consumer disputes shall be resolved through court litigation which has an exclusive Miami, Florida venue clause and jury waiver. Non-consumer disputes shall be determined in binding arbitration which arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. 46. Auctioneer in no event shall be responsible for consequential damages, incidental damages, compensatory damages, or any other damages arising or claimed to be arising from the auction of any lot. In the event that Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title, or other transfer of condition issue is claimed, in such cases the sole remedy shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of the amount paid by Bidder; in no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapses, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot. 47. In the event of an attribution error, Auctioneer may at its sole discretion, correct the error on the Internet, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s purchase price without further obligation. 48. Dispute Resolution for Consumers and Non-Consumers: Any claim, dispute, or controversy in connection with, relating to and/or arising out of the Auction, participation in the Auction, award of lots, damages of claims to lots, descriptions, condition reports, provenance, estimates, return and warranty rights, any interpretation of these Terms and Conditions, any alleged verbal modification of these Terms and Conditions and/or any purported settlement whether asserted in contract, tort, under Federal or State statute or regulation shall or any other matter: a) if presented by a consumer be exclusively heard by, and the parties consent to, exclusive in personam jurisdiction in the State District Courts of Miami-Dade County, Florida. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. Any appeals shall be solely pursued in the appellate courts of the State of Florida or b) for any claimant other than a consumer, the claim shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single arbitrator, that the parties may agree upon, selected from the mediator list of Florida. The case is not to be administrated by mediators; however, if the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then mediators shall appoint the arbitrator and it shall be conducted under mediator’s rules. The locale shall be Miami, Florida. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any claim must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Florida law. The prevailing party (party that is awarded substantial) and material relief on its claim or defense) may be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. 49. No claims of any kind can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date is strictly between the Bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer. 50. In consideration of their participation in or application for the Auction, a person or entity (whether the successful Bidder, a Bidder, a purchaser and/or other Auction participant or registrant) agrees that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, connected with, or incidental to these Terms and Conditions and purchases, or default in payment hereof, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the arbitration provision. In the event that any matter including actions to compel arbitration, construe the agreement, actions in aid or arbitration or otherwise needs to be litigated, such litigation shall be exclusively in the Courts of the State of Florida, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and if necessary the corresponding appellate courts. For such actions, the successful Bidder, purchaser, or Auction participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Florida. 51. These Terms & Conditions provide specific remedies for occurrences in the auction and delivery process. Where such remedies are afforded, they shall be interpreted strictly. Bidder agrees that any claim shall utilize such remedies; Bidder making a claim in excess of those remedies provided in these Terms and Conditions agrees that in no case whatsoever shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the high bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot.
Miscellaneous
52. Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge the Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the Seller’s agreement. 53. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidders as a client who has consented to be contacted by FAAM, LLC in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contact at the phone number shown in his application shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. FAAM, LLC may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available through FAAM, LLC and its affiliates and subsidiaries. 54. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AUCTION Fine and Decorative Arts Term A: Limited Warranty
Auctioneer warrants authorship period or culture of each lot sold in this catalog as set out in the BOLD face type heading in the catalog description of the lot, with the following exclusions. This warranty does not apply to: I. authorship of any paintings, drawings, or sculpture created prior to 1870, unless the lot is determined to be a counterfeit which has a value at the date of the claim for rescission which is materially less than the purchase price paid for the lot; or II. any catalog description where it was specifically mentioned that there is a conflict of specialist opinion on the authorship of a lot; or III. authorship which on the date of sale was in accordance with the then generally accepted opinion of scholars and specialists, despite the subsequent discovery of new information, whether historical or physical, concerning the artist or craftsman, his students, school, workshop or followers; or IV. the identification of periods or dates of execution which may be proven inaccurate by means of scientific processes not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalog, or which were unreasonably expensive or impractical to use at the time of publication of the catalog. The term counterfeit is defined as a modern fake or forgery, made less than fifty years ago with the intent to deceive. The authenticity of signatures, monograms, initials or other similar indications of authorship is expressly excluded as a controlling factor in determining whether a work is a counterfeit under the meaning of these Terms and Conditions of Auction.
be recognized by Auctioneer. Even if Auctioneer agrees with the contrary opinion of such authentication and provides a remedy within these Terms and Conditions or otherwise, our liability for reimbursement for bidder’s third party opines shall not exceed $500. The right of rescission, return, or any other remedy provided in these Terms and Conditions, or any other applicable law, does not extend to authorship of any lot which at the date of Auction was in accordance with the then generally accepted opinion of scholars and specialists, despite the subsequent discovery of new information, whether historical or physical, concerning the artist, his students, school, workshop or followers. Purchaser by placing a bid expressly waives any claim or damage based on such subsequent information as described herein. It is specifically understood that any refund agreed to by the Auctioneer would be limited to the purchase price.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term: Glossary of Terms
Fine and Decorative Arts Term I
Terms used in this catalog have the following meanings. Please note that all statements in this catalog, excluding those in BOLD-face type, regarding authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance, and condition are statements of opinion and are not treated as a statement of fact. 1. AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, the work is by the artist. 2. ATTRIBUTED TO AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, the work is of the period of the artist which may be whole or in part the work of the artist. 3. STUDIO, (CIRCLE OR WORKSHOP) OF AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, the work is of the period and closely relates to his style. 4. SCHOOL OF AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, the work is by a pupil or a follower of the artist. 5. MANNER OF AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, the work is in the style of the artist is of a later period. 6. AFTER TO AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, this work is a copy of the artist. 7. ASCRIBED TO AUGUSTE RENOIR In our opinion, this work is not by the artist, however, previous scholarship has noted this to be a work by the artist. 8. SIGNED (OR DATED) The work has a signature (or date) which is in our opinion genuine. 9. BEARS SIGNATURE (OR DATE) The work has a signature (or date) which in our opinion is not authentic.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term G
Provenance and authenticity, excluding attributions in BOLD-face type, are guaranteed by neither the consignor nor Auctioneer. While every effort is made to determined provenance and authenticity, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to arrive at their own conclusion prior to bidding.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term H
On the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer, Buyers of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts lots assume full risk and responsibility for lot, including shipment by common carrier or third-party shipper, and must provide their own insurance coverage for shipments. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A purchaser is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Purchaser is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. FAAM, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspections of lots by the Bidder. While FAAM, LLC is not obligated to provide a condition report of each lot, Bidders may feel free to contact the department for a Condition Report and FAAM, LLC will attempt to furnish one, but shall not be liable for failing to do so. Condition is often detailed online, but is not included in our catalogues. The Bidder should review online descriptions as the descriptions supersede catalog descriptions and those condition reports otherwise provided. Statements by FAAM, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by FAAM LLC. All lots offered regardless of condition report are sold “AS IS”.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term C: Presentment
The warranty as to authorship is provided for a period of one (1) year from the date of the auction and is only for the benefit of the original purchaser or record and is not transferable.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term D
The Auction is not on approval. Under extremely limited circumstances (e.g. gross cataloging error), not including attributions in BOLD-face type, which are addressed in Term F below, a purchaser who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A bidder must notify the appropriate department head (check the inside front cover of the catalog or our website for a listing of department heads) in writing of the purchaser’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received in our offices within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35-DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term E
The catalog descriptions are provided for identification purposes only. Bidders who intend to challenge a BOLD-face provision in the description of a lot must notify Auctioneer in writing within thirty-five (35) days of the Auction’s conclusion. IN the event Auctioneer cannot deliver the lot or subsequently it is established that the lot lacks title or the BOLD-face section of description is incorrect, or other transfer or condition issue is claimed, Auctioneer’s liability shall be limited to rescission of sale and refund of purchase price. In no case shall Auctioneer’s maximum liability exceed the successful bid on that lot, which bid shall be deemed for all purposes the value of the lot. After one year has elapsed from the close of the Auction, Auctioneer’s maximum liability shall be limited to any commissions and fees Auctioneer earned on that lot.
Fine and Decorative Arts Term F
Any claim as to authorship, provenance, authenticity, or other matter under the remedies provided in the Fine Arts Terms and Conditions or otherwise must be first transmitted to Auctioneer by credible and definitive evidence within the applicable claim period. Auctioneer, in processing the written claim, may require the Purchaser to obtain the written opinion of two recognized experts in the field who are mutually accepted by the Auctioneer and Purchaser. Upon receipt of the two opinions, Auctioneer shall determine whether to rescind the sale. The Purchaser’s claim must be presented in accord with the remedies provided herein and is subject to the limitations and restrictions provided (including within the described time limitations). Regardless of Purchaser’s submissions there is no assurance after such presentment that Auctioneer ill validate the claim. Authentication is not an exact science and contrary opinions may not
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The Auctioneers for this sale will be : Frederic Thut AU 4372 National Auctioneers Association FAAM, LLC Auction Business License: AB3131
Bank Reference Citibank 2001 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137 Estrow Account 009119790578, ABA 266086554
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