AGUSTÍN CÁRDENAS A Unique Collection of Early Drawings and Sculptures

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A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF EARLY DRAWINGS & SCULPTURES

NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 6, 2015 Curated by Frédéric Thut

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“Cárdenas belongs to a group of kindred spirits who during the 20th century have made sculptures an intellectual activity, “a mental thing” according to Leonardo’s principles, but without cutting off contact with beauty, beauty that discovered its fundamental truth in the primitive art of Africa, native America and the Pacific. Thus the true peers of Cárdenas are Brancusi, Arp and Henry Moore…”

José Pierre, Paris, 13 September 1988

Fine Art Auctions Miami (FAAM) is honored to present the first curated auction dedicated to a private collection of drawings and sculptures of famed Cuban sculptor, Agustín Cárdenas.

This season we have decided to start our week of Art Basel sales by paying homage to one of the major figures of modern sculpture. The following exhibition examines the early stages of the artist’s career with his first studies in Fine Art while he was still a scholar in Cuba, all the way to his middle-age modernist and avant-garde style sculptures, which were influenced by the work of Constantine Brancusi, Hans Arp and Henry Moore.

This unique Collection of early drawings, sculptures, photographs and archives, built over time by the artist’s sister in law in Cuba, was acquired by the present collector after Cárdenas’ death.

The visitor will be able to experience the artist’s creative process by taking a look at figurative sketches that later influenced the artist’s first abstract sculptures carved before leaving for Paris in 1955. The letters and correspondences his family preserved show the emotional attachment between the artist and his relatives while he was abroad and his desire to return to his motherland to spend the remainder of his life.

Harmony, voluptuous curves, femininity and sensuality are dominant themes present in the artist’s works. The drawings and sculptures in this curated auction are full of intimacy and vitality. We hope that this collection reflects the importance that is due to Agustín Cárdenas in the history of art.

We hope you enjoy the exhibit.

Frédéric Thut FAAM Director

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Agustín Cárdenas

Silver print photography 3.75 x 5.75 in. – 9.5 x 14.5 cm.

Silver print photography 3.5 x 2.75 in. – 9 x 7 cm.

Silver print photography 3.5 x 2.75 in. – 9 x 7 cm.

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Report card dated 1943-1944

Report card dated 1944-1945

Sobresaliente en Dibujo Elemental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

Aprobado en Dibujo Geométrico 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

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Report card dated 1943-1944

Report card dated 1944-1945

Aprobado en Dibujo Geométrico 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

Sobresaliente en Modelado Ornamental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

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Report card dated 1943-1944

Report card dated 1944-1945

Notable en Modelado Elemental 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

Notable en Dibujo de Estatuaria 5.5 x 7 in. – 14 x 18 cm.

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3a Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes ‘‘San Alejandro’’ – Cuba Agustin Cardenas’ ID card Dated September 25, 1948

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4a Agustín CARDENAS Study of geometric forms Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.25 x 26.5 cm.

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Study of octagon

Study of sculpture

Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20 x 26.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 8 x 5.5 in. – 20.5 x 13 cm.

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Escalera n°11

Proyecciones, N. 13

Pencil on paper 6.5 x 8.5 in. – 16.5 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21.5 x 27.3 cm.

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Study of stairs

Escalera

Pencil on paper. Additional drawing on the reverse 8.5 x 11 in. – 22 x 28 cm.

Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.5 cm.

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Study of Alzadas Planta

El cubo y el espacio

Pencil on paper. Additional drawing on the reverse 8.5 x 11 in. – 22 x 28 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

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j Agustín CARDENAS Study of geometric forms Pencil on paper 8 x 10.75 in. – 20 x 27 cm.

k Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.6 x 28 cm.

l Agustín CARDENAS Octogono Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Report card dated 1945-1946

Report card dated 1949-1952

Notable en Dibujo de Estatuaria 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 21.5 cm.

Aprobado en Arte Decorativo 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.

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Report card dated 1946-1947

Report card dated 1949-1950

Notable en Historia del Arte 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 21.5 cm.

Sobresaliente en Modelado del Natural 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.

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Report card dated 1948-1949

Report card dated 1949-1950

Sobresaliente en Modelado del Natural 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 22 cm.

Sobresaliente en Dibujo del Natural 8 x 8.5 in. – 20.5 x 21.5 cm.

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Study of body postures

Study of human body postures

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper 9.25 x 12.5 in. – 23.5 x 31.5 cm.

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Study of man standing

Study of nude

Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower left 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18 x 16 cm.

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Study of a hand

Study of hands

Study of hands

Pencil on paper. Drawing on the reverse 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 22.8 cm.

Pencil on paper 10 x 9 in. – 25.5 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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Study of hands

Study of hands

Study of hands

Pencil on paper 9 x 12 in. – 23 x 31 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.25 x 12.5 in. – 21 x 32 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.6 x 28 cm.

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Diploma dated 1949

Diploma dated 1950

Segundo Premio en Dibujo del Natural 13.75 x 11 in. – 35 x 28 cm.

Primer Premio en Modelado del Natural 13.75 x 11 in. – 35 x 28 cm.

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Diploma dated 1949

Diploma dated 1951

Primer Premio en Modelado del Natural 13.5 x 11 in. – 34.5 x 28 cm.

Primer Premio en Talla Directa 15 x 11 in. – 38 x 28 cm.

THE HU MAN BODY

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Study of woman

Nude

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 27.94 x 21.59 cm.

Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.32 x 14.6 cm.

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Nude

Nude

Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

Pencil on paper 6.25 x 4.75 in. – 16 x 12 cm.

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Nude

Nude

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.

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Nude

Nude

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm..

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left.

25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm..

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Study of a couple Pencil and charcoal on paper.

10.5 x 8 in. – 26.5 x 20 cm.

Untitled, executed first five years of his career Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right.

25.50 x 18.75 in. – 64.7 x 47.6 cm.

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Study of a sportsman

Study of sculpture, executed first five years of his career Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.72 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right.

12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

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Cárdenas was born on April 10, 1927 in Matanzas, Cuba, a city on the island’s Western coast.

Son of a tailor, Cárdenas was exposed to the human form from an early age, and the proportions he learned are evident in his work as an artist. Cárdenas’ father quickly recognized his son’s artistic ability and supported him through his Fine Art studies at the “Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro” from 1943 to 1949 under the supervision of mentor Juan José Sicre – a former student of Antoine Bourdelle.

During his years at the Fine Art Academy, Cárdenas was chosen by Sicre to assist him in his academic endeavors. Sicre always encouraged his creativity and talent throughout his studies and greatly influenced his artistic growth.

It is interesting to notice the physique of the young Agustín around 1945, at the age of 18; he was an accomplished athlete1 and his passion for sports had an impact in his artistic research.

He studied the Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture’s torsos and busts as well as the representation of the body in the 30s, which is how Cárdenas developed his Classical style. His sketches and drawings depicting athletes and the male figure (p.23-27) often highlight their beauty, importance, or a heroic quality.

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Portrait of the artist

Portrait of the artist

Silver print photography Situated on the reverse, Habana San Nicolas 817 6 x 3.25 in. – 15 x 8 cm.

Silver print photography Numbered 04722 on the reverse 4.75 x 4 in. – 12 x 10 cm.

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Study of a sportsman

Nude

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 24.75 x 18.25 in. – 63 x 46.3 cm.

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Nude

Nude

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 24.5 x 18 in. – 62.2 x 45.7 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm.

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Nude

Nude

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left.

25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right.

25 x 18 in. – 63.5 x 45.7 cm.

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Study of man body

Study of human body postures

Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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27 Agustín CARDENAS Bust Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right 23.75 x 18 in. – 60 x 45.8 cm.

28 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

29 Agustín CARDENAS Woman with an amphora 29

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Pen on paper. Signed lower left 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 16 cm.

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30 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Stone sculpture 13.5 x 5 x 6 in. – 34.2 x 12.7 x 15.2 cm.

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Study of nude

Woman walking

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

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33 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of human body Charcoal on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Studies Pencil on paper 8.25 x 10.5 in. – 21 x 27 cm.

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34 a Agustín CARDENAS Studies of woman seated Pencil and charcoal on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 22 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman nude Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

c Agustín CARDENAS Study of man Pencil and charcoal on paper 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27 x 21.5 cm.

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Detail of Lot # 159 Study of Sculptures

35 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1950 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 20.5 x 6.25 x 6 in. – 52 x 15.8 x 15.24 cm.

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Maternidad

Cardenas’ mother and sister

Pencil on paper Seal from “Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes” upper right 11.75 x 9.25 in. – 30 x 23.5 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 7.5 in. – 28 x 19 cm.

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Untitled

Study of woman with baby

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.25 x 4.25 in. – 16 x 11 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.

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Pencil on paper Signed center right 9.25 x 12.5 in. – 23.5 x 31.5 cm.

Untitled, (Mother and Child)

Study of woman body

Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.5 x 23.5 cm.

Charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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43 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper . Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

c Agustín CARDENAS Mother and Child Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 24.5 x 4.75 x 5.5 in. – 62.2 x 12 x 13.9 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Study of sculpture

Drawing of sculptures

Pencil on paper 8 x 5 in. – 20.5 x 13 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed center right 5.5 x 4.25 in. – 14 x 11 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 9.5 x 6 in. – 24.1 x 16.2 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Study of sculpture

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27.3 x 20.95 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Mother and Child

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 18.25 x 5.5 x 4 in. – 46.3 x 13.9 x 10.16 cm.

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Nude

Study of woman body

Pencil on paper. Monogrammed lower right 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

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Study of a sculpture

Study of sculptures

Study of sculptures

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

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“A work must have first of all a vitality of its own… independent of the object represented” Henry Moore, 1934 “Mother and Child” has been a beloved theme in Cárdenas’ career. His first drawings and sketches show stout, plump and curvaceous women. José Pierre believes that Cárdenas’ sculptures are representative of men’s ideal of female beauty in Cuba at the time.2 Wood was Cárdenas’ medium of choice to carve sensual, lyrical forms that depict the maternity theme (p. 34-49; 132-133). In each piece, he always made a point to highlight femininity and maternal warmth.

Most of the sculptures on display are accompanied by the artist’s preliminary sketches and drawings, revealing the various stages of Cárdenas’ artistic process that started with a figurative and classical drawing, but culminated with abstract sculptures, both representing the same scene.

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Study of sculptures

Untitled,

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 23.5 x 5 x4 in. – 59.6 x 12.7 x 10.1 cm.

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Study of sculptures

Study of sculptures

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Study of sculpture

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Untitled

Pencil on paper 5.75 x 8.25 in. – 14.5 x 21 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram 23.5 x 6 x 4 in. – 59.6 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm.

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57 Agustín CARDENAS Woman and bull Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 6 in. – 21 x 15 cm.

58 Agustín CARDENAS Nudes Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

59 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on lined paper. Drawing on the reverse 6 x 3.75 in. – 15.2 x 9.5 cm.

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Woman seated

Woman

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 9.5 x 8.5 in. – 24 x 22 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 9.75 – 20.95 x 24.76 cm.

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Untitled

Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 12.25 in. – 23.5 x 31 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.5 x 12 in. –24 x 30.5 cm.

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Study of human body

Studies of women

Charcoal on paper 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31.5 cm.

Pen on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 12.25 in. – 23.5x31 cm.

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Untitled

Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 15.5 cm.

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Woman

Woman seated

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper 11.75 x 8.75 in. – 30 x 22 cm.

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63 Agustín CARDENAS Men Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27 x 21.5 cm.

64 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

65 Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman body Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 9.25x12.25 in. – 23.5x31 cm.

66 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed in the center 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.67 cm.

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67 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

68 Agustín CARDENAS Satyrs Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12.5 x 9.5 in. – 31.75 x 24.13 cm.

69 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 27x21 cm.

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Study of nudes

Untitled

Pencil and pen on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

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Untitled

Study of human body

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed in the center 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18 x 16 cm.

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Woman

Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 10 x 7 in. – 25.4 x 17.8 cm.

Pen on tracing paper 8.5 x 6 in. – 21.6 x 15.3 cm.

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Nude

Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11.25 x 9.5 in. – 28.6 x 24.2 cm.

Pencil on paper 12.5 x 9.25 in. – 32 x 23.5 cm.

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Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 10.5 x 4 in. – 59 x 26.6 x 10.1 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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75 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

76 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.3 x 14.6 cm.

77 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.59 x 27.94 cm.

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78 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.

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79 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27.5 x 21 cm.

80 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.3 x 14.6 cm.

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Woman

Pencil on paper 8 x 5.5 in. – 20 x 14 cm.

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.

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Nudes

Untitled

Pencil on paper 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.

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Untitled

Untitled

Pen on paper. Signed upper right 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.5 x 23.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right. Drawing a couple on the reverse 11 x 14 in. – 28 x 36 cm.

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83 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8 x 6 in. – 20.32 x 15.24 84

84 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pen on lined paper 3.5 x 5.75 – 8.8 x 14.6 cm.

85 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 6 x 9.25 in. – 15 x 23.5 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Untitled, 1952

Pencil on paper . Signed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. –21.5 x 28 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 5.5 x 29 x 4.75 in. – 13.9 x 73.6 x 12 cm.

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87 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pen on paper. Monogrammed lower right 12 x 9.5 in. – 30.5 x 24 cm.

88 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil and charcoal on paper. Monogrammed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

89 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9.5 in. – 30.48 x 24.13 cm.

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90 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14 cm.

91 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 10.5 x 8 in. – 26.5 x 20 cm.

92 Agustín CARDENAS Study of woman body Pencil on paper 10.75 x 8.5 in. – 27.5 x 21.5 cm.

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Study for a sculpture

Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.75 x 4 x 3 in. – 60 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Le repos

Women

Pencil and charcoal on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 6.25 in. – 21 x 16 cm.

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Study of nudes

Untitled

Pen on tracing paper 8.5 x 6 in. – 21.5 x 15.24 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.25 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

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Study of nude

Seating woman

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Charcoal on paper. Signed upper right 24.75 x 18.50 in. – 62.8 x 47 cm.

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Woman seated

Untitled

Pen on lined paper. Drawing on the reverse 5.75 x 3.75 in. – 14.6 x 9.5 cm.

Pencil and pen on paper 7 x 8.5 in. – 17.5 x 22 cm.

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c Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper 10.5 x 8.5 in. – 26.5 x 21.5 cm.

d Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 17.5 x 8 x 6.5 in. – 44.4 x 20.3 x 16.51 cm. b

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100 a Agustín Cárdenas, his wife and son, 1962 Silver print photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.

d Agustín Cárdenas and a friend,

b Agustín Cárdenas, his wife and son, 1962 Silver print photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.

c Agustín Cárdenas and his family Silver print photography Inscribed “2626” on the reverse 7 x 9.25 in. – 18 x 23.5 cm.

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Silver print photography Monogrammed AG, situated “Santander, Spain” and dedicated “Para Mecchi con todo el cariño del mundo” on the reverse 2.75 x 1.75 in. – 7 x 4.5 cm.

e Agustín Cárdenas at home Photography 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.

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101 Agustín Cárdenas and friends, 1967 Silver print photography 14 x 10.75 in. – 35.5 x 27.5 cm.

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Portrait

Portrait

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 22.8 cm.

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Portrait

Study of profile

Portrait

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 9.25 x 6.5 in. – 23.5 x 16.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 12.25 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 23 cm.

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Portrait

Portrait

Pen on paper 12.5 x 10.25 in. – 32 x 26 cm.

Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.

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Portrait

Portrait

Study of face

Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

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Portraits

Portraits

Pen on paper. Signed lower right 12.25 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

Pencil on paper 9.5 x 6 in. – 24.13 x 15.24 cm.

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105 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7 x 6 in. – 18 x 15 cm.

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d Agustín CARDENAS Study of hands Pencil on paper. Signed in the center and lower right 12.25 x 9.25 in. – 31 x 23.5 cm. c

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Portrait

Portrait

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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Woman portrait

Portrait

Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 9.5 x 6.25 in. – 24 x 15.8 cm.

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Untitled

Young woman

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Young boy

Untitled

Pencil on paper 12 x 9.5 in. – 31 x 24 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30.5 x 23 cm.

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Drawing of man

Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 5.5 in. – 18 x 13.9 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Untitled

Young farmers,

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 9.5 in. – 21.5 x 24 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.5 in. – 26.6 x 21.5 cm.

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Cardenas’ father

Cardenas’ grandfather

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper Study of a man on the reverse 9.5 x 12 in. – 24 x 31 cm.

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Family

Cardenas’ father

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6 in. – 18 x 15.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 12 x 9 in. – 30 x 23 cm

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110 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of landscape Pencil on paper Signed lower right 4.5 x 6 in. – 11.5 x 15.5 cm.

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La Casa Propia, first Cardenas’ house Pencil on paper 9 x 12.5 in. – 23 x 32 cm.

Se cansa uno…

Pencil and charcoal on paper 8.5 x 11 in. – 21.5 x 28 cm.

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View from Cardenas’ roof

Barriers,

Pencil on paper 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8 x 6.25 in. – 20 x 15.5 cm.

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Man seated

Untitled

Young boy

Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.5 cm.

Colored pencils on paper. Signed lower left 12 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm.

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112 Agustín CARDENAS Landscape, 1942 Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower left, dated upper right 12.25 x 9 in. – 31 x 23 cm.

113 Agustín CARDENAS Landscape Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7 x 9.25 in. – 17.8 x 23.5 cm.

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114 Agustín CARDENAS View of a village Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

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115 Agustín CARDENAS Study of Landscape Pen on paper 6.25 x 9.5 in. – 16 x 24 cm.

116 Agustín CARDENAS Farming scene Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower left 9 x 12.5 in. – 23 x 32 cm.

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Landscape

Tree

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 12 x 9 in. – 30 x 23 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper Drawing on the reverse “Problema 1 Luz Artificial Interior’’ 9.5 x 11.75 in. – 24 x 30 cm.

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119 Agustín CARDENAS The beach Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 12 in. – 23 x 30.5 cm.

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Untitled

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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122 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 9 x 7.5 in. – 23 x 19 cm.

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123 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 13.5 x 21.5 cm.

124 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculptures Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

125 Agustín CARDENAS Man walking, 49 Pencil on paper. Signed and dated lower right 12 x 9.25 in. – 31 x 23.5 cm.

126 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Watercolor on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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127 Agustín CARDENAS Self Portrait Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 24 x 18.25 in. – 61 x 46.3 cm.

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128 Agustín CARDENAS Study of man face Marker on paper 6.5 x 5.5 in. – 16.5 x 14.5 cm.

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Etching on paper. Signed lower center 6.75 x 5.5 in. – 17.25 x 14.5 cm.

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Farmers

Farmers

Etching and watercolor on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 22 cm.

Etching 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.24 cm

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Women

Farmers

Farmers

Etching on paper. Signed lower left 9 x 5.5 in. – 23 x 14 cm.

Etching 9 x 6 in. – 23 x 15.24 cm

Etching Monogrammed lower right 9.25 x 6 in. – 23.5 x 15.3 cm.

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135 F. MARULL Agustin Cardenas during one of his exhibitions Eight silver print photographs Stamped “by F.MARULL” on the reverse 9.25 x 7 in. – 23.50 x 18 cm.

136 Exhibit Invitation AVILA – CARDENAS; Pintura y Escultura, March 1952 6.5 x 3.5 in. – 16.5 x 8.8 cm.

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137 Agustín CARDENAS Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture Silver print photography 7 x 4.5 in. – 17.7 x 11.4 cm 137

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138 Yves HERVOCHON Agustin Cardenas en su pequeño atelier, 1957 Silver print photography. Situated and dated on the reverse 9.25 x 7 in. – 23.5 x 18 cm.

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139 Martine FRANCK Agustin Cardenas in his studio, Nogent-sur-Marne, 1970 Silver print photography 9 x 13 in. – 23 x 33 cm.

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140 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 9 x 3.75 in. – 23 x 9.5 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 25 x 5 x 3.5 in. – 63.5 x 12.7 x 8.8 cm. a

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141 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

142 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pen on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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143 Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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144 Agustín CARDENAS Nude Pencil on paper 8.5 x 5.5 in. – 21.5 x 14 cm.

145 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Study of sculptures

Pencil on paper. Signed on left 11 x 8.5 in. – 27.94 x 21.59 cm.

Charcoal on paper 6.5 x 11 in. – 16.5 x 28 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Untitled, 1952

Felt pen on paper 4.75 x 8.25 in. – 12 x 21 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 16.75 x 10 x 1 in. – 42.5 x 25.4 x 27.9 cm.

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147 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of dogs Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed in the center 9.5 x 12.25 in. – 24 x 31 cm.

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Bull

Study of dog

Study of sleeping dog

Pencil on paper 6 x 8 in. – 15.24 x 20.32 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6 x 7 in. – 15.5 x 18 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 6.25 x 7.25 in. – 16 x 18.5 cm.

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149 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

150 Agustín CARDENAS Woman Pencil and charcoal on paper 9.5 x 12.5 in. – 24x31.5 cm.

151 Agustín CARDENAS Study for a sculpture Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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152 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21 cm.

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Study of sculpture

The Couple, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 11 x 4 in. – 59.6 x 27.9 x 10 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower left 8 x 6 in. – 20.5 x 15 cm.

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Study of profile

Pencil on paper 13.75 x 9 in. – 35 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed in the lower right 8.5 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm.

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Untitled

Portrait

Pen on paper 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper 9.5 x 12 in. – 24 x 31 cm.

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Woman in the nature

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 11.75 x 9.5 in. – 30 x 24 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Studies of women

Study of woman body

Pencil on paper. Signed lower center 5.5 x 8.5 in. – 14 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.25 x 10.75 in. – 21 x 27cm.

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157 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8 x 10.5 in. – 20.32 x 26.67

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158 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 6.25 in. – 21 x 16 cm.

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Study of sculptures

Untitled, 1952

Charcoal on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 11 in. – 21 x 28 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 29.25 x 6 x 3.75 in. – 74.2 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm.

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160 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil and charcoal on paper. Signed on the right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.25 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 24 x 5 x 3.75 in. – 60 x 12.7 x 9.5 cm. a

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161 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture, 52 Pencil on paper. Signed and dated lower right 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Untitled Pencil on paper 8.25 x 5.75 in. – 21 x 14.5 cm

c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 7.75 x 4 x 3 in. – 19.6 x 10.1 x 7.6 cm.

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T H E D I A LO G U E B E T WEEN B L ACK & WHITE

In 1952, Agustin Cárdenas began to explore the use of two colors in his sculptures. As illustrated in the sculpture shown here, the artist applies white paint to create a contrast with the dark wood. The use of black and white reflects the artist’s choice to later carve marble instead of wood. These two opposite materials are respectively noble and humble, but more importantly, they are the essence “of a desire for synthesis between 4 the maternal principle (stone) and the paternal principle (wood)”.

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Study of sculpture

Study of sculptures

Untitled, 1952

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.75 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

Pencil and charcoal on paper 8.5 x 5.5 in. – 21 x 14 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23 x 3.75 x 3 in. – 58.4 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm.

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Detail of Sculpture

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Cardenas’ brother

Cardenas’ brother portrait

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18.5 x 15.5 cm.

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The Family

Man sleeping Untitled

Pencil on paper 8.5 x 11 in. –21.59 x 27.94 cm.

Pencil on paper 9.25 x 6.25 in. – 23.5 x 15.5 cm.

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Cardenas’ mother

Portrait of Cardenas’ mother

Pen on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 9 in. – 26.5 x 23 cm.

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

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Cardenas’ brother

Cardenas’ mother

Pencil on paper 11 x 8.5 in. – 28 x 21.5 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 7.25 x 6.25 in. – 18.5 x 15.5 cm.

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Study of sculpture

Untitled, 1952 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 23.5 x 2.5 x 3 in. – 59.6 x 6.3 x 7.6 cm.

Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 10.5 x 8.25 in. – 26.6 x 21 cm.

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Agustin Cardenas’ sculpture drawings

Study of sculpture

Silver print photography 4.75 x 7 in. – 12 x 17.7 cm

Pencil on paper 8 x 5.75 in. – 20.32 x 14.6 cm.

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Silver print photography 6.75 x 4.75 in. – 17.1 x 12 cm.

Silver print photography 7 x 4.5 in. – 17.7 x 11.4 cm.

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Untitled, 1953

Silver print photography 4.75 x 6.75 in. –12 x 17 cm.

Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 9.5 x 14 x 6 in. – 24 x 35.5 x 15.24 cm.

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170 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1953 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 6.75 x 23 x 2.5 in. – 17 x 58 x 6.3 cm.

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HERVOCHON, Yves Sculpture, Paris, 1953 Literature PIERRE, José, La Sculpture de Cárdenas. Belgium: La Connaissance Bruxelles, 1971, page 31.

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171 a Agustín CARDENAS Study of sculpture Pencil on paper. Signed lower right 8.5 x 10.75 in. – 21.5 x 27.3 cm.

b Agustín CARDENAS Women Pencil on paper 11 x 8.25 in. – 27 x 21 cm.

c Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1954 Wood sculpture. Signed with the monogram and dated 18 x 7 x 4 in. – 45.7 x 17.7 x 10 cm.

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172 a Flyer for Agustin Cardenas’ exhibition at MATANZAS GALLERY, 1954 Presentation of catalog drawings and sculptures 9 x 4 in. – 23 x 10 cm.

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20 Esculturas Exhibition catalogue

Agustin Cardenas at the Cuban embassy

Instituto Nacional de Cultura Septembrer 7, 1955 12 x 9.25 in. – 30.4 x 23.4 cm.

Silver print photography Situated on the reverse 7.25 x 5 in. – 18.5 x 13 cm.

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Silver print photography 12 x 8 in. – 30.5 x 20 cm.

Agustin Cardenas, Korea 1989 Photography Situated and dated on the reverse 4.75 x 3.5 in. – 12 x 9 cm.

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Agustín Cárdenas’ Id Card from Instituto de Artes y Ciencias Cinematograficas 2.5 x 4 in. – 6.3 x 10.1 cm.

Premiado en Bienal del Japon el Sculptor Agustín Cárdenas Article from newspaper 3.5 x 5.75 in. – 9 x 14.5 cm.

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174 a Certification from Ministerio del Trabajo Dated November 14, 1973

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Paystub for Gregoria Alfonso Lopez 13 x 8.5 in. – 33.02 x 21.5 cm.

2.5 x 4 in. – 6.3 x 10.1 cm.

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Envelope addressed to Agustin Cardenas

Agustin Cardenas’ receipt

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100 peso payment for a pedestal in the Republica Park Dated 1952 4.25 x 6.25 in. – 10.7 x 15.8 cm.

Extract from press article 7.5 x 8.75 in. – 19 x 22 cm.

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175 a Agustin Cardenas, 1971 Silver print photography Inscribed “Che Gordo” and dated on the reverse 9.25 x 12 in. – 23.5 x 30.5 cm.

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Postcard sent by Agustin Cardenas to Fernando Cardenas from Greece 1956

Postcard sent by Agustin Cardenas to Mercedes Valdes from Paris May 23, 1957

Greek post office seal 4 x 6 in. – 10 x 15 cm.

Paris post office seal 3.5 x 5.25 in. – 9 x 13.5 cm.

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Extract from a newspaper article with illustration of a sculpture by Agustin Cardenas 7.5 x 11.75 in. – 19 x 29.5 cm.

Article from newspaper about Agustin Cardenas’ sculptures, 10.75 x 14.5 in. – 27.5x26.5 cm.

1959 title “ Galeria de la Courd “ Ingres”

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Letter from Agustin Cardenas to a loved one

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Signed 9 x 8 in. – 22.86 x 20.32 cm.

Plaster sculpture 18 x 14 x 13 in. – 45 x 35.5 x 33 cm.

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177 bis Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, Plaster sculpture 11.25 x 12.75 x 9 in. – 28.5 x 32.3 x 22.8 cm.

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

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b Agustin Cardenas at the Salon Opening on May, 1973 Silver print photography Inscribed on the reverse « Ouverture du Salon de Mai 1973 » 9.5 x 7.25 in. – 24 x 18.5 cm. b

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178 a L’Académie de Feu Opening invitation for the first exhibition of the Gallery, Drawing and dedication by Agustin Cardenas; “A Mechi con todo el cariño de su amor. Un propero año para ti y familia” on the reverse 3.75 x 5 in. – 9.5 x 13 cm.

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Untitled, 1956 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 21 x 9 x 5.25 in. – 53 x 22.8 x 13.3 cm.

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“In his hands the wood ‘sings’ as it rarely has had the opportunity of doing….”

José Pierre

The arrival of Cárdenas in Paris, Christmas day of 1955, marked a moment that would alter the course of his entire life. At the age of 28 he encountered André Breton, who, a year later, invited Cárdenas to participate in his first Parisian exhibition at Galerie L’Etoile Scellée. The exposure Cárdenas received from this show brought him international recognition among surrealist artists and the Parisian art scene. During the years he spent in Paris, Cárdenas sought to deconstruct the human form by carving sculptures that are fluid, play with negative space and, while static, appear to move.

In the decade that followed, Cárdenas participated in approximately 100 group and 34 solo exhibitions, including Suzanne de Coninck and the Salon de la Jeune Sculpture. In 1957, and 1961, he took part in the Realités Nouvelles exhibition and in the International Surrealist exhibition at Daniel Cordier Gallery, organized by André Breton and Marcel Duchamp. He was awarded both Chevalier of Arts and Letters medal and the Bill and Noma Copley Prize.

From 1968 to the early 1990’s, he lived and worked in the Parisian suburbs of MeudonBellevue and Nogent-sur-Marne. Within this timeframe he was also inspired by his trips to Canada, Austria, Israel, Japan, Korea and especially Italy. He spent each summer in Tuscany - in Carrara where he sculpted marble and in the medieval city of Pietrasanta where he carved the bronze in foundries.

In 1994, he returned to Cuba and lived in Havana until his death in 2001.

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“[In Paris] I discovered what a man is… what African culture is… what it is to be a Negro.”

Agustín Cárdenas, La Gaceta de Cuba, 1967

“Here, sprung from his fingers, is the great flowering totem which, more efficiently than the saxophone, arches the back of beautiful women.”

André Breton, Exhibition Preface at gallery La Cour d’Ingres Paris, February 27, 1959

From the beginning of his artistic career, Agustín Cárdenas established his own creative rhythm, whereby he invented organic and sensual sculptures. After he left Cuba, he explored Surrealist tendencies, African spirituality and rituals, which led to his artistic development toward abstract forms, influenced by the European environment.

While in Paris, Cárdenas discovered, due to his Afro-Cuban roots, a culture he always felt tied to spiritually.

In 1957, he carved the first of many wooden sculptures inspired by elongated African totems, which reflected his temper: humble and perfectly quiet in nature 3. His works glorified the material he used – wood – as well as its smell and texture. The artist’s eternal quest was to find the balance between his early circular forms and those of his later works, depicting the ascension between heaven and earth.

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181 Agustín CARDENAS Untitled, 1957 Wood sculpture Signed with the monogram and dated 26 x 3.5 x 2 in. – 66 x 8.8 x 5cm.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Sofia Caputo Dan Coissard Gabrielle Hachtuel-Becker Abada Claudia Palacios Marcella McCarthy Roxana Rivas Shantelle Rodriguez Nathalie Rubinos Fabiana Thut

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