Live Auction 2708Latin American Art
David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican 1896-1974)
Lot 48 PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED COLLECTION 

David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican 1896-1974)

Basta (Enough!)

Closed30 May 2013

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USD 60,000

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David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican 1896-1974)
Basta (Enough!)
signed 'Siqueiros' (lower right) inscribed and dated 'CARCEL PREVENTIVA MEX 4 DE SEPT 1961', BASTA, SIQUEIROS LA REPRODUCCION EXTAMENTE DEL MISMO TMANO CELDA 26 [sic]'(on the reverse)
pyroxylin on masonite
23 11/16 x 18¾ in. (60.2 x 47.6 cm.)
Painted in 1961.

Blanca P. Antebi collection, Mexico City.
Private collection, Mexico City.

Specialist note

We are grateful to Irene Herner for her assistance in cataloguing this work.

This painting is part of the National Heritage of Mexico and cannot be removed from that country. Accordingly, it is offered for sale in New York from the catalogue and will not be available in New York. Delivery of the painting will be made in Mexico in compliance with local requirements. Prospective buyers may contact Christie's representatives in Mexico for an appointment to view the work.