Cityscape by A Vasquez Parra


Item Number: 174

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $500

Online Close: Oct 17, 2021 8:00 PM MST

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!

Description

The view from up there is sure to be spectacular.


This auction item is a stunning cityscape scene by A Vasquez Parra.


Antonio Vasquez Parra (1927 - 1984) was active/lived in Mexico. Antonio Parra is known for Mexican market scene genre and figure oil painting.


Little is known about this talented Artist Antonio Vazquez Parra other than that he was born in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico in 1900 and is best known for depicting the everyday lives of the natives and their struggle to overcome poverty, discrimination and lack of opportunities.


An example of his work is his oil painting Ozumba Mex, which depicts a Native woman with a child on her back and another one on the side. Through his art, Vasquez Parra is fighting for Social Justice, as did many of the Great Mexican Masters and Muralist of Mexico.


Measures approximately 24" x 36"


 

Special Instructions

Minor damage may be evident on the frame (including the glass and backing).  This item is sold as is with no guarantee of authenticity.


We cannot ship this item due to its fragile nature. Tucson pickup only.


Winning bidders will be contacted to schedule a pick-up date and time starting Friday, October 22nd. Items unclaimed by November 16th, 2021 will be forfeited.


Any other winning bidder questions or concerns may be addressed to lphillips@hssaz.org.


Happy bidding!