Luis Feito (1929-2021) - Untitled
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Luis Feito’s Untitled is an original, hand-signed acrylic painting from 1996, sold with a frame.
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Luis Feito (Madrid, 1929 – Rascafría, Madrid, 2021)
-Untitled,
-Acrylic on paper.
-Dimensions: 54.6 x 73.7 cm (21.5 x 29 inches); 66 x 85.1 cm (26 x 33.5 inches) with frame.
-Year: 1996
Luis Feito is a key figure in Spanish Abstract Expressionism and one of the principal representatives of the informalist movement that emerged in Spain during the 1950s. In 1957, he became a founding member of El Paso, the Madrid-based collective that played a fundamental role in the renewal of Spanish avant-garde art through its emphasis on expressive freedom, material experimentation, and the rejection of traditional academic conventions. Feito's early figurative period came to an end in the early 1950s, when his encounter with Cubism led him towards abstraction. In 1956, a French government grant enabled him to move to Paris, where he encountered new artistic approaches, including Art Brut and the expressive possibilities of unconventional materials and processes. These experiences contributed to the development of a distinctive pictorial language in which the physical presence of paint, the expressive force of gesture, and the tension between order and spontaneity became fundamental elements.
During the late 1950s, Feito explored the material possibilities of oil paint, sometimes incorporating sand into its surface and working with a restricted palette dominated by black, white, and ochre. From the early 1960s onwards, red gradually assumed a more prominent role, introducing a powerful chromatic counterpoint and contributing to the progressive development of more structured compositions. Although his work evolved towards greater formal definition over the following decades, the tension between material density, expressive gesture, and compositional balance remained central to his artistic research.
Executed in acrylic on paper, the present work belongs to Feito's broader exploration of abstraction and the expressive potential of works on paper. The medium allowed the artist to investigate the relationship between colour, gesture, and surface through a more immediate and direct process of execution. Further analysis of the composition, palette, and handling of the paint, together with any available signature, provenance, and documentary references, would help establish a more precise chronology and situate the work within the evolution of Feito's artistic language.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
Translated by Google TranslateLuis Feito (Madrid, 1929 – Rascafría, Madrid, 2021)
-Untitled,
-Acrylic on paper.
-Dimensions: 54.6 x 73.7 cm (21.5 x 29 inches); 66 x 85.1 cm (26 x 33.5 inches) with frame.
-Year: 1996
Luis Feito is a key figure in Spanish Abstract Expressionism and one of the principal representatives of the informalist movement that emerged in Spain during the 1950s. In 1957, he became a founding member of El Paso, the Madrid-based collective that played a fundamental role in the renewal of Spanish avant-garde art through its emphasis on expressive freedom, material experimentation, and the rejection of traditional academic conventions. Feito's early figurative period came to an end in the early 1950s, when his encounter with Cubism led him towards abstraction. In 1956, a French government grant enabled him to move to Paris, where he encountered new artistic approaches, including Art Brut and the expressive possibilities of unconventional materials and processes. These experiences contributed to the development of a distinctive pictorial language in which the physical presence of paint, the expressive force of gesture, and the tension between order and spontaneity became fundamental elements.
During the late 1950s, Feito explored the material possibilities of oil paint, sometimes incorporating sand into its surface and working with a restricted palette dominated by black, white, and ochre. From the early 1960s onwards, red gradually assumed a more prominent role, introducing a powerful chromatic counterpoint and contributing to the progressive development of more structured compositions. Although his work evolved towards greater formal definition over the following decades, the tension between material density, expressive gesture, and compositional balance remained central to his artistic research.
Executed in acrylic on paper, the present work belongs to Feito's broader exploration of abstraction and the expressive potential of works on paper. The medium allowed the artist to investigate the relationship between colour, gesture, and surface through a more immediate and direct process of execution. Further analysis of the composition, palette, and handling of the paint, together with any available signature, provenance, and documentary references, would help establish a more precise chronology and situate the work within the evolution of Feito's artistic language.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Artist
Luis Feito (1929-2021)
Title of artwork
Untitled
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1996
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54.6 cm
Width
73.7 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
1990-2000
