Abstracted Flamenco Dancer (or Study for Flamenco Series)
Painting on paper or board, likely an original work or high-quality monotype • Likely by Fabian Perez (Argentine, b. 1967) or a close follower/contemporary working in the Neo-Figurative Emotional Realism style
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative Expressionism / Emotional Realism
Medium & Technique
Mixed media potentially including acrylic, oil, and ink, utilizing expressive gestural brushwork, wet-on-wet blending, and scraping techniques
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (circa 1990-2015)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 20 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A dynamic depiction of a female flamenco dancer in motion, focusing on the intensity of the pose. The figure is obscured by heavy, circular strokes of black, ochre, and red, conveying movement and passion through abstraction rather than detail.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; housed under glass which has protected the pigment, though some slight undulation of the paper is visible and reflections suggest standard framing.
Estimated Market Value
$3,000 - $7,000 USD (if confirmed as an original Perez)
Auction Estimate
$2,000 - $5,000 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a contemporary commercial gallery specializing in modern figurative art; no visible external labels, but a small circular mark/signature is present in the lower right corner.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late 20th-century trend of merging classical figurative subjects with the raw, gestural energy of abstract expressionism; significant for its commercial appeal in the 'Atmospheric' art market.
Notable Features
Characteristic use of heavy black backgrounds to pop warm skin tones; distinct circular motion brushwork that creates a 'vortex' effect around the subject; a small monogram or mark in the bottom right corner.
Condition Issues
Minor glare from glass; potential light-induced fading if not archival-grade glass; possible corner softening of the primary support material hidden by the frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-filtering glass and acid-free matting; avoid placement in direct sunlight or high-humidity areas to prevent pigment acidification or paper warping.