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Lot 7
Venezuelan (1930-2016)
Fur Shoe / Shoe and Hand, 2 Editions (1964)
Medium
lithographs
Dimensions
each sheet: 25 1/4 x 20 inches
Signature
each signed lower center, editioned 15/25 and 14/27

Estimate: $300 - $500

Price Realized: $448
Includes buyer's premium

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Frame Information
overall dimensions: 25 1/2 x 22 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches, metal frame with glazing
Provenance
From a Private Collection
Condition
overall good condition, with spots of foxing throughout both, not examined out of frame

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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.

Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.

Marisol (Marisol Escobar)

Venezuelan 1930-2016
Image for Artist Marisol (Marisol Escobar)
Marisol was associated with the Pop Art movement and was known for her distinctive figurative sculptures and assemblages. Her artworks often combined elements of sculpture, painting, and drawing, blurring the boundaries between different artistic mediums. Her sculptures often featured human figures, which she rendered in a simplified and stylized manner. Marisol incorporated elements of everyday life and popular culture into her works, infusing them with wit, humor, and social commentary. She explored themes of identity, gender, politics, and the human condition, often using her own likeness as a subject. Marisol's sculptures were characterized by their use of wood, plaster, and found objects. She combined various materials and incorporated elements such as clothing, photographs, and personal items, creating layered and textured compositions. During her career, Marisol gained recognition for her innovative approach to sculpture and her contributions to the Pop Art movement. She exhibited her work internationally, and her sculptures can be found in major museums and collections around the world. Citations: OpenAI. "ChatGPT", chat.openai.com, accessed 2023, July 4. Photo Credit: USCapitol, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons