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Liliana Barbagelata | Argentine El asunto de la infamante siesta perdida, 1988 Mixed Media on Paper Signed: The work is signed “Liliana Barbagelata” and dated “1988”. Dimensions: Framed: 41 × 56 cm | 16.1 × 22 in Artwork: 21.5 × 31.5 cm | 8.5 × 12.4 in Provenance: Private Collection, Barcelona Condition: The artwork is in good condition, presented in a green-toned decorative frame and protected under glass. The reverse side includes a label from “e Peñas MARCS I QUADRES” in Barcelona, as well as an identification label from “QUINTA DAS CRUZADAS” confirming the artist, title, and medium.Shipping: Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping for every purchase through vetted logistics partners: packing, transport, insurance and the export paperwork are arranged on the buyer's behalf and charged at the provider's cost. Buyers are equally welcome to collect in Barcelona or to appoint a carrier of their own. Lots are released once the total purchase price has been received. For shipments outside the EU an export licence may be required and Spanish export duties may apply to certain higher-value works; these are the buyer's responsibility. No export tax applies within the EU. Full shipping and export information is available on request.Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is, in the condition described. The condition summary is given as a courtesy; a full condition report is available on request before the sale. Attributions and the five-year authenticity guarantee are governed by Section 4 (Returns and Refunds) of our Terms and Conditions. All enquiries must be made before bidding; no further information can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid you confirm that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in full, as set out in the terms of this sale.-- This expressive and narrative work by Liliana Barbagelata is a striking example of her figurative style, blending delicate ink line work with gestural applications of color. The composition features a group of stylized figures, suggesting a social or theatrical scene that feels both intimate and slightly surreal. The artist incorporates text into the artwork, with the title “EL ASUNTO DE LA INFAMANTE SIESTA PERDIDA (¡es espantoso!)” clearly inscribed within the image. The use of mixed media—combining ink and acrylic—creates a rich, layered aesthetic on paper, characteristic of Barbagelata’s evocative approach to storytelling through visual arts.
Estimate:£210.51
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