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AEDMATANIA, Fortunino (Italian, 1881-1963). “The Wrecked Carav...
Lot 632
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Bidsquare : Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
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This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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MATANIA, Fortunino (Italian, 1881-1963). ?The Wrecked Caravel / Sacrifice of the Spaniards?" Original Drawing. [London, ca. 1946]. Charcoal on paper. Large image depicts a group of people being forced up stairs to a sacrificial altar before an Aztec (?) pyramid, with a human sacrifice taking place in the background; inset is an image of a caravel sinking in the ocean. Signed near lower left corner. Matania has captioned at top: ?Page 1 / Fold / Page 2"; he has additionally captioned ?The Wrecked Caravel" beneath the inset image of the sinking ship. Below, Matania has captioned: ?Fra. Jeronimo de Aguilar / One by one they were marched [?] naked on the sacrificial pious [?] of Jasper [?]." There are more faint editorial pencil markings, possibly in another hand. Sight approximately 14 ? x 20". Matted and framed under plexiglass. Frame size approximately 22 ? x 28 ?". On verso is a photocopy of the verso of the drawing with Matania's copyright stamp. Some thumbsoiling to image. Fine. A handsome yet harrowing drawing with exquisite detail. Not examined out of frame. From the Collection of Louis A. Irmo. Measurements: 23 x 29 x 2".
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