Arthur Szyk (American, 1894-1951) Simón Bolíva
Arthur Szyk (American, 1894-1951) Simón Bolívar, 1950 Gouache and ink on board 6 x 4-1x2 inches (15.2 x 11.4 cm) (image) Signed and dated lower right: © Arthur Szyk 1950 In the 1930s, Arthur Szyk began working on an epic series of artworks celebrating Latin American independence leader Simón Bolívar. In 1952, the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C., held a posthumous exhibition of these artworks "Simon Bolivar and His Time: 51 Miniatures." The brochure from the exhibition is not illustrated, but this is thought to have been one of the works displayed as part of the show. Bolívar, often called the George Washington of South America, was a long-standing hero of Szyk, whose deeply political art reflected his personal commitment to freedom and self-determination worldwide. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Toning to board with lines through margins. Vestiges of adhesive in each corner of margin. Not framed. Board overall: 10 x 7.75 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
Arthur Szyk (American, 1894-1951) Simón Bolívar, 1950 Gouache and ink on board 6 x 4-1x2 inches (15.2 x 11.4 cm) (image) Signed and dated lower right: © Arthur Szyk 1950 In the 1930s, Arthur Szyk began working on an epic series of artworks celebrating Latin American independence leader Simón Bolívar. In 1952, the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C., held a posthumous exhibition of these artworks "Simon Bolivar and His Time: 51 Miniatures." The brochure from the exhibition is not illustrated, but this is thought to have been one of the works displayed as part of the show. Bolívar, often called the George Washington of South America, was a long-standing hero of Szyk, whose deeply political art reflected his personal commitment to freedom and self-determination worldwide. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Toning to board with lines through margins. Vestiges of adhesive in each corner of margin. Not framed. Board overall: 10 x 7.75 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
