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Ricardo de Silva
Orange Portal - Vintage Latin American School Original Abstract

1986

About the Item

Orange Portal - Vintage Latin American School Original Abstract Bright and bold abstract painting by Latin American California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece is a monoprint - it was painted on a panel or glass pane and then pressed into the paper. Although this piece is abstract, it bears resemblance to a portal or doorway, with orange and purple spilling out. Signed and dated at the bottom: R. de Silva '86 Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 22.5"H x 30"W From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark.
  • Creator:
    Ricardo de Silva (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1986
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very Good condition: Wear is consistent with vintage age and use. Some rippling at the from the artist's use of water-based paint.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH85301stDibs: LU54214055662
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