Mira Schendel (Brazilian, 1919–1988)

LOT ID: 81809

Untitled, 1956

Mixed Media, on board.

33.7 х 22 in. cm.

Signed, and dated ‘Mira MCMLVI’ on the reverse

Lot description

In this lot, Untitled (1956), Schendel paints oil generously onto the board, producing a distinctive thick texture; this is inherent to her still life, landscape and portrait paintings of the 1950s and early 1960s.

Mira Schendel is a highly acclaimed and internationally recognized Modern Latin American artist who creates subtle, sophisticated abstractions in muted hues and simplified shapes. This work measures 33.7 x 22 inches (85.6 x 55.9 cm), comes unframed and is in excellent condition.

Swiss born Mira Schendel (1919-1988) emigrated to Brazil soon after WWII where she began her art career in ceramics and painting. She received her formal education from the Art School of Milan, Italy in 1936 and exhibited in major galleries and museums internationally, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Pheonix Art Museum, the Museum Ludwig, Germany, and MoMA, New York, among multiple others. Mira has been included in the Venice Biennial as well as the Sao Paulo International Bienal. Her works are included in the permanent collections of the MoMa in New York, the Tate in London, MNCARS and Daros Latinamerica, among several others.

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History and Provenance
History and Provenance
Provenance:
Galleria Astreia Sao Paulo, Brazil;
Haroldo de Campos Sao Paulo, Brazil;
Private collection, Los Angeles, CA
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs

Framing: Yes (36 x 24 inches)

Item Location: California, USA
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LOT ID: 81809

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