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Painting & Drawing Summer Sale

Wed, Jun 8, 2022 05:30PM EDT
Lot 93

Roberto Matta, Attributed: Biomorphic Forms

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,500

Bid Increments

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Roberto Sebastian Antonio Matta Echaurren (Chile, 1911-2002) Manner of/ Attributed: Biomorphic Forms. Mixed media on cardboard. Signed and dated (1969) verso. Unframed.
Better known as Roberto Matta, one of Chile's best-known painters and a seminal figure in 20th century abstract expressionist and surrealist art.

8.75 x 13.5 inches unframed.

Private Collection, Mexico; acquired in a private sale, 2005 by the current owner, a California Gentleman.

Condition

Good condition, the material is somewhat toned and has a small stain in the upper left corner.