American & 20th-21st Century International Art

October 05, 2017

LOT 79

Lot 79

Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )

Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
Lot 79 Details
Hernan Louis Toro (1959- ), American

NUDE WITH BIRD; MALE NUDE (FIGHTING COCK FOR THE KING); NUDE LEANING ON A LEDGE; NUDE WITH FOOT RAISED ON PLINTH (4 DRAWINGS)

Two watercolour and ink drawings on paper; each signed “L. Toro” lower left, the second title, signed “Louis Toro” and inscribed by the artist with a lengthy passage describing the time and subject of the fighting cock he drew for the King in about 7 minutes in pen and ink verso.

Together with two red pen and ink drawings of nudes viewed from the back; each signed “L. Toro”
Sheets Sight 11.5" x 9ins — 29.2 x 22.9 cms; 18" x 12ins — 45.7 x 30.5 cms; 14.5" x 10.5ins — 36.8 x 26.7 cms; 14.75" x 10.5ins — 37.5 x 26.7 cms

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
  • Hernan Louis Toro (1959- )
Provenance:

L. Toro Art Gallery, N.Y.C. stamps to the verso of one;
Private Collection, Canada

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