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Rolando Ventura
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 HKD
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Description
- Rolando Ventura
- Captain America 1:12
- Signed and dated 2010
- Acrylic on canvas
- 244 by 183 cm.; 96 by 72 in.
Condition
The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and taut. There are indications of light wear and handling around the edges. The paint layers are stable and well preserved. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of retouching. Unframed, on stretcher.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Based upon characters from comic books, movies and television, action figures suggests the ideal role of strength, courage, power and masculinity. Children look up to their heros with such innocence – stimulating their imagination to mold their characters to their superheros, heroicly fighting against villains from destroying the world. Rolando Ventura began depicting action figures as his focus since 2005. This can be seen in his past exhibitions in 2009, Plasticrealism, Manila and Toybox, Singapore.
Marvel comics superhero, Captian America is a patriotic American soilder who’s duty is to protect the United States from the Axis Power of World War II. In Captian America 1:12, Rolando Ventura has depicted a hero helplessly laying in a puddle of mud. Defeated. “I wanted to show that no matter how incredible the powers of these superheros are - they are still held captive by the imaginations of who owns them” he commented.
Marvel comics superhero, Captian America is a patriotic American soilder who’s duty is to protect the United States from the Axis Power of World War II. In Captian America 1:12, Rolando Ventura has depicted a hero helplessly laying in a puddle of mud. Defeated. “I wanted to show that no matter how incredible the powers of these superheros are - they are still held captive by the imaginations of who owns them” he commented.