$2,000
Leopoldo Romañach (Cuban, 1862-1951) Cayo Frances Signed "L Romanach" l. l., identified on a barcode label from Sotheby's New York affixed to the frame backing paper. Oil on canvas, 13 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (34.5 x 32.5 cm), framed. Condition: Canvas trimmed and laid down on heavy pressed paperboard which appears to be period, tape remnants, label fragment, and staining to the reverse of the paperboard support. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, Important Latin American Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, and Haitian Paintings, November 27, 1985, Lot 174; to the current private Massachusetts collection. Estimate $1,500-2,500 The tiny fragment of a silver and black label on the reverse seems to be similar to the label on Domingo Ramos's painting, which is from La Venecia, Habana. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-01-24
