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Ricardo de Silva
Vintage Latin American School Original Minimalist Painting

1986

About the Item

Vintage Latin American School Original Abstract Expressionist Painting of Minimalist Face — Acrylic on Paper Gorgeous example of 1980s vintage Latin American School abstract expressionist art of a minimalist portrait by California-based Latin American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). The face has a sad or downcast expression, with a cartoon quality to the image in grey and red, with a clean, simple design. Signed and dated along the bottom edge: R. de Silva '86 Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 16"H x 12"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: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
    Good condition: Wear is consistent with vintage age and use. Some mild rippling at the edges from the artist's use of water-based paint.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH8890 FS1stDibs: LU54213684942
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