Lembrança (Memories)
Print (P/A - Prova de Artista / Artist Proof) on heavy cream paper • Brazilian School; attributed to an artist within the circle of figurative expressionists based on the Portuguese inscription
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative Expressionism / Latin American Modernism influence
Medium & Technique
Etching and aquatint with hand-coloring or experimental viscosity printing; features cross-hatching, stippling, and plate-texture effects
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, specifically 1997 (indicated by the '97' suffix next to the signature)
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; approximately 15 x 35 cm (plate mark), framed within a larger mat
Subject Description
A surreal or dreamlike composition featuring a large gestural hand in the foreground and a smiling or winking face to the right. Red circular motifs, possibly cells or abstract flowers, float across the mid-ground against a blue sky or horizon line. The inscription 'P/ Solange e Kyril c/ m/ Lembrança' translates to 'For Solange and Kyril with my memory/regards.'
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the print shows crisp lines and vibrant color, though some minor foxing or paper discoloration may be present near the mat edges
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Personal gift from the artist as indicated by the dedication; likely held in a private collection in Brazil or by the named recipients 'Solange and Kyril'
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of personal, small-scale printmaking in Latin American art circles during the late 90s, focusing on the intersection of memory, personal relationships, and figurative abstraction.
Notable Features
Handwritten inscription in Portuguese; marked 'P/A' (Artist Proof) which denotes a copy outside the standard numbered edition, often reserved for the artist's personal use or gifts.
Condition Issues
Visible reflection in the glass suggests a simple frame mount; minor yellowing of the paper margin and slight tonal shifts in the ink due to UV exposure over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Re-mount using acid-free archival matting and UV-protective museum glass to prevent further yellowing and to preserve the hand-colored pigments.