Iván Tovar (1942-2020) - Composition surréaliste
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Original gravure on paper by Iván Tovar (1942–2020), titled Composition surréaliste, hand-signed in pencil and numbered XXVI/XXX, sheet size 50 × 33 cm, image 32 × 21 cm, in a limited edition of 30, dating from 1970–1980, Dominican Republic origin, in good condition.
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Private collection France
Steffen's Encheres Rambouillet February 22, 2024, lot 134
Private collection Netherlands
Ivan Tovar (1942–2020)
Surrealist composition
Original engraving (etching) on paper XXVI/XXX
Original engraving by Ivan Tovar, regarded as the leading surrealist artist of the Dominican Republic and one of the most prominent Latin American surrealists of the twentieth century.
This refined composition displays the characteristic biomorphic vocabulary of Tovar, built from flowing lines and enigmatic organic forms. The dreamlike atmosphere, combined with exceptional technical mastery, makes this work representative of the oeuvre that brought the artist international recognition.
Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered XXVI/XXX (26/30), originating from a very limited edition of only 30 copies.
Technique: original engraving (etching) on paper
Title: Surrealist Composition
Image: 32 × 21 cm
Sheet size: 50 × 33 cm
Numbering: XXVI/XXX
Signature: hand-signed in pencil
Ivan Tovar worked for many years in Paris and developed a wholly distinctive surreal visual language. His works are in major private and institutional collections and are internationally valued by collectors of surrealist and Latin American art.
Condition: good overall condition with light signs of aging and use. See the photos for your own assessment of the state.
Provenance
Private collection France
Steffen's Encheres Rambouillet February 22, 2024, lot 134
Private collection Netherlands
Ivan Tovar (1942–2020)
Surrealist composition
Original engraving (etching) on paper XXVI/XXX
Original engraving by Ivan Tovar, regarded as the leading surrealist artist of the Dominican Republic and one of the most prominent Latin American surrealists of the twentieth century.
This refined composition displays the characteristic biomorphic vocabulary of Tovar, built from flowing lines and enigmatic organic forms. The dreamlike atmosphere, combined with exceptional technical mastery, makes this work representative of the oeuvre that brought the artist international recognition.
Signed in pencil by the artist and numbered XXVI/XXX (26/30), originating from a very limited edition of only 30 copies.
Technique: original engraving (etching) on paper
Title: Surrealist Composition
Image: 32 × 21 cm
Sheet size: 50 × 33 cm
Numbering: XXVI/XXX
Signature: hand-signed in pencil
Ivan Tovar worked for many years in Paris and developed a wholly distinctive surreal visual language. His works are in major private and institutional collections and are internationally valued by collectors of surrealist and Latin American art.
Condition: good overall condition with light signs of aging and use. See the photos for your own assessment of the state.
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Artist
Iván Tovar (1942-2020)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
XXVI/XXX
Title of artwork
Composition surréaliste
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Dominican Republic
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
33 cm
Weight
500 g
Style
Surrealism
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
No
