José Júlio Calasans Neto (1932–2006) - Sirenas
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This lot comprises two original mixed-media works titled Sirenas by José Júlio Calasans Neto (1932–2006), dated 1993 and signed by hand.
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Two works:
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932-2006) - Mermaid / Iemanjá - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1) signed in pencil and dated "93" by Calazans Neto, a pivotal figure of Bahian modernism. On a sea of undulating green fringes, a mermaid with floating hair and a nearly black purple tail arches in full motion. It is a direct image from the Iemanjá imaginary, the ocean’s orixá, who in Salvador gathers Candomblé, popular devotion, and syncretism with the Virgin, and to whom flowers and gifts are offered into the sea every February 2nd.
Calazans Neto was born in Salvador, trained as an architect, and belonged to the generation of Carybé and Mário Cravo, who gave visual form to the Afro-Brazilian identity of the city. His frank gesturality, with visible brushstrokes and irregular margins, and his palette of greens, purples, and ochres are instantly recognizable.
Provenance: on the reverse is the adhesive label of the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference "Science and Technology for the Sustainable Development of Ibero-America," Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993, the same year the work was executed.
FILE 2
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932-2006) - Mermaid with flowers - Monotype, 1993
Description:
Monotype signed in pencil and dated "93" by Calazans Neto. A mermaid with her back turned, in golden ochres, rests on a tail of purple scales, between deep green and a turquoise-blue sea speckled with violet flowers. It is the most decorative and luminous piece in the series, and evokes the Bahian tradition of offering flowers to Iemanjá, the ocean’s orixá, central to the popular festival on February 2 in Salvador.
Calazans Neto, trained as an architect and a contemporary of Carybé and Mário Cravo, translated the universe of bodies, sea, and Afro-Brazilian mythology of his hometown into his graphic work.
Provenance: on the reverse is the adhesive label from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference, Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
Shipped with certificate and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateTwo works:
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932-2006) - Mermaid / Iemanjá - Unique monotype, 1993
Description:
Unique monotype (1/1) signed in pencil and dated "93" by Calazans Neto, a pivotal figure of Bahian modernism. On a sea of undulating green fringes, a mermaid with floating hair and a nearly black purple tail arches in full motion. It is a direct image from the Iemanjá imaginary, the ocean’s orixá, who in Salvador gathers Candomblé, popular devotion, and syncretism with the Virgin, and to whom flowers and gifts are offered into the sea every February 2nd.
Calazans Neto was born in Salvador, trained as an architect, and belonged to the generation of Carybé and Mário Cravo, who gave visual form to the Afro-Brazilian identity of the city. His frank gesturality, with visible brushstrokes and irregular margins, and his palette of greens, purples, and ochres are instantly recognizable.
Provenance: on the reverse is the adhesive label of the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference "Science and Technology for the Sustainable Development of Ibero-America," Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993, the same year the work was executed.
FILE 2
Title:
Calazans Neto (Brazil, 1932-2006) - Mermaid with flowers - Monotype, 1993
Description:
Monotype signed in pencil and dated "93" by Calazans Neto. A mermaid with her back turned, in golden ochres, rests on a tail of purple scales, between deep green and a turquoise-blue sea speckled with violet flowers. It is the most decorative and luminous piece in the series, and evokes the Bahian tradition of offering flowers to Iemanjá, the ocean’s orixá, central to the popular festival on February 2 in Salvador.
Calazans Neto, trained as an architect and a contemporary of Carybé and Mário Cravo, translated the universe of bodies, sea, and Afro-Brazilian mythology of his hometown into his graphic work.
Provenance: on the reverse is the adhesive label from the III Ibero-American Conference, Scientific Conference, Salvador (Bahia), July 4–7, 1993.
Shipped with certificate and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Edition
Original
Artist
José Júlio Calasans Neto (1932–2006)
Title of artwork
Sirenas
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Brazil
Year
1993
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54 cm
Width
55 cm
Period
1990-2000
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