Lot 105
  • 105

Adolfo Best Maugard (1891-1965)

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Adolfo Best Maugard
  • Two Mexican Landscapes 
  • signed and dated 08 lower right; signed and dated 5.08.Mexico. lower left 
  • oil on canvas mounted on fiber board
  • 16 by 23 1/4 in.; 16 1/4 by 24 1/4 in.
  • 41 by 59 cm; 41 by 62 cm

Provenance

Acquired from the artist
Private Collection, Guadalajara
Thence by descent
Private Collection, Newfoundland, Canada

Condition

These two works are in good condition, taking their age into account. A light layer of soiling is present, as well as light wear along the extreme edges of each work. The work dated 5.08.Mexico. presents a thin diagonal scratch measuring 1 ½ inches in length, approximately three inches down from the upper edge of the work.
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