Hector CATA, Original Mixed Media Painting on canvas - Urban Landscape with Birds
This vibrant mixed media painting on canvas, signed Hector CATA dated '04', depicts an intricate urban landscape under a warm, glowing sky. The artwork features a dense arrangement of terracotta-hued rooftops and architectural elements, contrasted with lush, dark foliage and towering trees. Several white birds are seen in flight, adding a dynamic element to the serene, stylized scene. The artist utilizes a distinctive technique involving raised, dot-like textures, particularly noticeable in the black and red areas, which creates a tactile and visually engaging surface. The color palette transitions from deep reds and oranges in the foreground to a brilliant yellow and orange horizon, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The painting is presented in a contemporary gold-tone frame with a white mat.
Framed Oil on Canvas signed Hector CATA and dated 04
Hector Cata (1947-2024) Havana, Cuba
Hector Catá is internationally renowned artist, Hector Catá graduated in 1972 from the prestigious art school "Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro" is the oldest and most prestigious fine arts school in Cuba. It is located in Marianao, a suburb of Havana, It was founded in 1818 at the Convent of San Alejandro by the French painter Jean Baptista Vermay, who was its first director. It is located today in a monumental building built in the early 1940s.
DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 29.30 inch / 75 cm
Length 24.50 inch / 62,2 cm
DIMENSIONS without frame: Height 23.75 inch / 57,8 cm
Length 17.75 inch / 45,1 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.
Condition Report:
The painting is in excellent condition with no visible damage, fading, or discoloration to the artwork itself. The colors remain vibrant and the raised textures are fully intact. The frame exhibits minor wear consistent with age, including a few small scuffs and scratches on the gold-tone finish. The white mat is clean and free from foxing or staining. The backing paper on the frame shows some minor tears and discoloration around the edges, and there is a handwritten notation '3402 RC' on the upper left corner. The hanging wire is securely attached.
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This vibrant mixed media painting on canvas, signed Hector CATA dated '04', depicts an intricate urban landscape under a warm, glowing sky. The artwork features a dense arrangement of terracotta-hued rooftops and architectural elements, contrasted with lush, dark foliage and towering trees. Several white birds are seen in flight, adding a dynamic element to the serene, stylized scene. The artist utilizes a distinctive technique involving raised, dot-like textures, particularly noticeable in the black and red areas, which creates a tactile and visually engaging surface. The color palette transitions from deep reds and oranges in the foreground to a brilliant yellow and orange horizon, suggesting either dawn or dusk. The painting is presented in a contemporary gold-tone frame with a white mat.
Framed Oil on Canvas signed Hector CATA and dated 04
Hector Cata (1947-2024) Havana, Cuba
Hector Catá is internationally renowned artist, Hector Catá graduated in 1972 from the prestigious art school "Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes "San Alejandro" is the oldest and most prestigious fine arts school in Cuba. It is located in Marianao, a suburb of Havana, It was founded in 1818 at the Convent of San Alejandro by the French painter Jean Baptista Vermay, who was its first director. It is located today in a monumental building built in the early 1940s.
DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 29.30 inch / 75 cm
Length 24.50 inch / 62,2 cm
DIMENSIONS without frame: Height 23.75 inch / 57,8 cm
Length 17.75 inch / 45,1 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.
Condition Report:
The painting is in excellent condition with no visible damage, fading, or discoloration to the artwork itself. The colors remain vibrant and the raised textures are fully intact. The frame exhibits minor wear consistent with age, including a few small scuffs and scratches on the gold-tone finish. The white mat is clean and free from foxing or staining. The backing paper on the frame shows some minor tears and discoloration around the edges, and there is a handwritten notation '3402 RC' on the upper left corner. The hanging wire is securely attached.
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