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November 1924, 2022
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LOT 24

Lot 24

Federico Castellón (1914-1971)

Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
Lot 24 Details
Federico Castellón (1914-1971), Spanish/American

TWO SURREALIST INTERIORS: MAN IN A CASKET, 1935; WOMAN IN A NICHE, PARIS, 1938

two charcoal and ink drawings on paper
each signed, dated "1935" and "1938" respectively and situated at "Paris" along bottom edge
sheet 11.75 x 15.8 in — 29.8 x 40.1 cm; sheet 11.75 x 15.9 in — 29.8 x 40.4 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
  • Federico Castellón (1914-1971)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

CONDITION DETAILS

"Man in a Casket"
Good overall condition.
Right upper corner is missing. Small pin holes in the corners.
Mounted on cardboard.
Not examined out of frame.
Framed.

"Women in a Niche"
Good overall condition.
Right upper and bottom corners and upper left corner are missing.
Mounted on cardboard.
Not examined out of frame.
Framed.

LOT 24
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