Untitled (Lembrança / Memory)
Original print, likely a lithograph or mixed media etching on paper • Modern Brazilian School; signed illegibly on the right margin with a dedication in Portuguese.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Latin American Art / Neo-Expressionism, characterized by fluid forms, personal narrative, and a fusion of figurative and abstract elements.
Medium & Technique
Multi-colored printmaking; likely lithography or etching with hand-coloring. Features fine linear drawing combined with textured tonal washes and expressive marks in blue, red, and pink.
Creation Period
1997 (indicated by the handwritten date '97' on the bottom margin)
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal landscape/panoramic format. Estimated image 10x40 cm; framed roughly 30x60 cm.
Subject Description
The composition features a central smiling figure with emphasized hands reaching forward, surrounded by red floral-like shapes and smaller secondary figures. The background is a vibrant blue horizon. The dedication 'De Solange e Kyhic... lembrança' suggests a gift or a memento based on personal memory and friendship.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper exhibits some slight undulation and minor surface dust under the glass.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD (dependent on final identification of the signature and regional popularity in South America).
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Likely a professional or personal gift from 'Solange and Kyhic' (as per the inscription). The 'P/A' (Prova de Artista) mark indicates it was a personal artist's proof from the creator's studio.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of the post-1980s shift in Brazilian printmaking toward more intimate, expressive, and less political subject matter, focusing on interpersonal 'lembranças' (memories).
Notable Features
Marked 'P/A' (Artist Proof) and dated 1997. Contains a handwritten Portuguese inscription: 'De Solange e Kyhic c/ mi lembrança' (From Solange and Kyhic with my memory/memento).
Condition Issues
Potential light acidity in the matting; minor foxing/spots emerging on the upper right margin of the paper; slight vertical buckling of the sheet.
Conservation Recommendations
Remount using acid-free, archival materials and UV-protective glass. Monitor for any deepening of the spots on the paper through a professional paper conservator.