Fine Prints and Photography Auction

November 02, 2015

LOT 254

Lot 254

Carlos Merida (1891-1984)

Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
Lot 254 Details
Carlos Merida (1891-1984), Guatemalan

FROM FESTIVAL DANCES OF MEXICO (SEVEN PLATES), 1939: #1 DANCE OF BIRDS; #3 DANCE OF MALINCHES; #4 DANCE OF THE TLACOLOLEROS; #6 DANCE OF CHINELOS; #7 DANCE OF FEATHERS; #8 DANCE OF THE PASCOLA AND THE DEER; #10 DANCE OF THE MOORS

Seven colour lithographs on paper; each signed in pencil, plates 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 annotated with plate number, most titled in pencil to margin (#8 untitled and one unnumbered and untitled), each with blue inkstamp “Published in Mexico” verso. Each unframed.
Each sheet 16.9" x 12.6" — 43 x 32 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $319.80
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)
  • Carlos Merida (1891-1984)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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