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Sergio Bustamante "Man at the Window" Mexico 20th Century

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Beautiful painted ceramic art piece crafted by groundbreaking 20th century Mexican surrealist artist Sergio Bustamante (b.1949). Titled "Man at the Window", This polychrome hand painted sculpture features a seated man with book gazing through a typical Hacienda style architectural white stucco wall interior with arched window. In a very typical of the artists style for the time the work features a heavy nature influence with numerous golden orange fish heads to the exterior wall. A crescent moon with face watching over a landscape replacing the negative dark side of the moon space. exaggerated in length lizards tail is shown meandering through the fish heads, dissapearing into a small hole in the. The lizard is shown struggling to free itself from a larger crack under the window. The artist has intentionally scrawled the repeating phrase of "Te Amo" (I Love You) from the windows ledge out onto the exterior wall. A patterned polychrome blue, purple, & pink tiled floor design to base signed and editioned by artist 33/50. Fabric to underside. Dimensions: (approx). 18.75" High. 12" wide. 10" deep. 16.6lbs. Original condition. minor crazing noted to finish, no chips or repairs noted.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1417234903152
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