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1968 Fine Art Prints by Alfonso Vila Shum Framed Sketches Set of 4 Unsigned
$3,295per set
£2,514.18per set
€2,860.06per set
CA$4,627.25per set
A$5,063.97per set
CHF 2,675.86per set
MX$60,441.78per set
NOK 34,147.33per set
SEK 31,230.51per set
DKK 21,363.18per set
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Magnificent vintage Mid-Century Modern fine art prints Alfonso Vila Shum framed sketches set of 4 printed from his original sketches but have no pencil signature as they were printed after his death by Joan Liberty of Liberty Gallery, New Orleans. Folder with all documentation
paperwork obtained when purchased will be included. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if they have been refinished or restored. Specifically, they are newly framed with no outstanding flaws. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1968.
Well now… this full-figured four-some is quite FABULOUS… to say the least!!!! WOW!!! This magnificent set of 4 fine art prints unsigned by Alfonso Vila Shum sketches are fun, festive, and simply FANTASTIC!!! Each sketch bears a different PHENOMENAL drawing of silly
eccentric images or figures beautifully matted
framed two horizontal and two vertical. They are numbered and named as #1 Bus Stop, #2 Housewife, #3 At the Beach, and #4 Promenade. They have had QUITE an incredible journey so far in their life and now they are ready to grace your home with their magnificence. Joan Liberty owned Liberty Gallery which was located in the French Quarter on Royal Street in New Orleans for 40 years. After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, she moved to Warner Robins, Georgia and closed the gallery. She owned the original Alfonso Vila Shum sketches and made these prints from his original sketches before she passed away in 2006. They were placed in a presentation folder and we aren’t exactly sure how they made their way to Kansas… but we sure are glad they did! They were obtained by my parents and taken to Stephen Smith… accomplished photographer
owner of Stephen Smith Gallery located in Topeka, Kansas where they were newly framed on December 16th, 2022. The mats are composed of 100% rag cotton acid free museum grade from Crescent and the glass is Museum Glass with a 99% UV rating. The cleaning instructions are on the back of each piece. Alfonso Vila Shum was primarily known for his earlier paintings that were rich in color and expressed a spectacular Spanish influence however, in 1931 he also began creating lighthearted drawings with caustic humor within his characteristic images... much like caricatures. He also had an impressive reputation internationally due to his fantastic illustrations in volumes of Edgar Allen Poe and Oscar Wilde novels. This group of four is obviously much more whimsical than what you may find in a Poe novel, and we are sure they have already stolen your heart. There are many ways to display this marvelous set of four whether in a cluster, one above the other-stacked vertically, all four horizontally, two side-by-side and two beneath, or whatever arrangement you choose! They are going to be marvelous on ANY wall. Fun fact… noted Spanish poet
critic Manuel Allolaguirre once said, “The paintings of SHUM are like rivers of color that illustrate the dreams of men.” Well, you’re not dreaming here folks… these are for REAL!! You NEED these printed sketches!!! Do it… make them YOURS!!!
Size Each:
- #1 Bus Stop Print: 14.75 x 21.75 x 1.25 Inches/ 3.96 Pounds
- #2 Housewife Print: 17.75 x 21.75 x 1.25 Inches/ 4.69 Pounds
- #3 At the Beach Print: 21.75 x 17.75 x 1.25 Inches/ 4.58 Pounds
- #4 Promenade Print: 22.75 x 17.75 x 1.25 Inches/ 5.06 Pounds
- Weight All: 18.29 Pounds
Boxed Size:
- Length: 28 Inches
- Width: 12 Inches
- Height: 23 Inches
- Weight: 25 Pounds
- Creator:Alfonso Vila Shum (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa, 1968
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful vintage not new condition. Specifically, they are newly framed with no outstanding flaws. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
- Reference Number:Seller: 414-ART-044-261stDibs: LU1873345963242
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