Grant Selwyn Fine Art, New York Private Collection (acquired from the above) Christie's, New York, March 16, 2006, lot 50 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
The Cuban artist collective Los Carpinteros (The Carpenters) was formed in 1992 and has since produced some of the most important contemporary art in Latin America. Originally comprised of Marco Castillo, Dagoberto Rodriguez and Alexandre Arrechea (who left the group in June 2003), the trio abandoned the concept of individual authorship and instead worked in the tradition of guild and artisan workshops. Their technically sophisticated drawings and sculptures are primarily inspired by design and architectural constructions, such as desks, chairs, armoires and other pieces of furniture. In illustrating seemingly banal objects, Los Carpinteros comment on materialism, highlighting the practicality as well as the uselessness of the depicted objects.
signed and dated "Los Carpinteros 2001" lower right; titled ""mesa"" lower center watercolor and graphite on paper 29 1/2 x 41 1/2 in. (74.9 x 105.4 cm) Executed in 2001.
Estimate $8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $5,292
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