Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design

Sat, May 25, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 270

Large Victor Salmones Male Nude Figural Sculpture

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
Work is titled "Poise," and is one of four Victor Salmones bronzes from a noteworthy collection of the artist's works. These are offered as consecutive lots 270-271b in this sale. Lot is accompanied by original purchase receipts and artist-signed Certificate from Gallery Victor, Acapulco, Mexico, dated 1978, along with a copy of pages excerpted from the book "Victor Salmones- Sculptor" in which both this work and "Point of View" (lot 271) are depicted and Mr. Swarens' name is mentioned in the list of collectors.
Designer & Manufacturer: Victor Salmones (1937-1989)
Markings: signed; ed. 1/10
Country of Origin & Materials: Mexican; bronze
Dimensions(H,W,D): 88"h, 15"w, 15"d

Condition

very good, patina and verdigris to metal, base rusted, wear consistent with age and outdoor display
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