Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $219 Includes buyer's premium
this lot is comprised of: 1 pit-fired ceramic sculpture by Mario Angel Rios in the shape of an egg with custom stand
1 unsigned patinated bronze geometric sculpture with 4 fitted elements
1 aluminum geometric sculpture with wood base, signed VLAV
metal and ceramic
smallest (with base): 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches
largest: 4 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches
The Graciela Kartofel Collection
each in overall good condition with signs of wear including light scratching and areas of oxidation, aluminum sculpture is loose in the base
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Art historian, curator, and writer Graciela Kartofel spent her decades-long career studying Latin American contemporary artists, a deep passion that shone through her personal collecting. Dr. Kartofel is the author of over 50 books and has collaborated with many prominent institutions such as the National Library of France, the Library at MoMA, and the Library of Congress to integrate Mexican publications into their collections. At a time when the art market largely ignored Latin American artists, Kartofel championed their work, particularly that of young emerging artists.
