Bidspirit auction | René Portocarrero “Escena Campesina” Oil

René Portocarrero “Escena Campesina” Oil on Canvas, 1938 - This compelling oil on canvas painting, titled “Escena Campesina” (Country Scene), is an authentic work by the renowned Cuban artist René Portocarrero, dated 1938. The artwork depicts two barefoot women in simple white dresses engaged in the preparation of food, likely corn-based, at a rustic wooden table. One woman is shown shucking corn and preparing tamales, while the other grates corn kernels. The background features a verdant landscape with subtle architectural elements, suggesting a rural setting. The painting is signed ”Portocarrero Lower left”, as indicated on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity from Carlos M. Luis, Art Curator and Historian, dated April 4, 1996. This piece exemplifies Portocarrero's early style, capturing a slice of everyday life with rich, earthy tones and a focus on human activity within a natural environment. RENE PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Cuban, 20th Century DIMENSIONS: Height 35 inch / 89 cm Length 38 inch / 96,50 cm Shipping: Basel Auction House will refer local third-party USA and international shippers. Purchase pick up available upon request. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Basel Auction House shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview the item. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.