Ricardo de Silva

Portrait of Magellan in Profile in Acrylic on Paper

1986

Abstract Expressionist Portrait in in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstracted portrait painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Although this piec...

Abstract Expressionist Self Portrait in in Acrylic and Pastel on Paper A colorful abstracted self portrait painting by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20t...

Red with Black, White and Orange - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bright abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Unsigned, from a collection of his works. (Certified to be by the artist) Paper size: 22.5"H x 15"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...

Vintage Latin American School titled "Mask" Minimalist Portrait in Acrylic on Paper Fine example of Latin American School minimalist portrait by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). A stylized face is shown as a mask, with one eye clearly visible. The other is obscured in shadow. The mask has a slightly open mouth. Signed, dated, and titled along the bottom edge "R de Silva 3.3.86 Mask" Provenance: Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. No frame. Paper size: 19"H x 16"W 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...

A unique oil painting on 300 gsm fabriano paper, framed with a thin, black aluminium box frame and non-reflective museum glass. The artwork is floated and raised to the gray backboar...

Unique oil painting on hand made paper, framed and ready to hang. Size of 71 x 50 cm is that of the artwork itself, excluding the frame.

Arnaldo Coen, Mexican (1940 -) - Bust, Year: 1969, Medium: Gouache on Paper, signed and dated lower right and signed in pencil on verso, Size: 14 x 8.5 in. (35.56 x 21.59 cm), Des...

This pastel drawing, 'Abstract Portrait,' demonstrates Reggie K Gee's love of color and love of abstraction. In the image, the form of a head is marked by a black contour; however, a...