Miguel Berrocal, La Menina II + Portrait de Michele

Miguel Berrocal
La Menina II and Portrait de Michele

1969/1972
bronze, nickel-plated zamak, gemstone, enamel
13.5 h × 7.5 dia in (34 × 19 cm)

The concept of multiples was central to Miguel Berrocal's artistic practice. Just as painters used printing techniques to reproduce graphic works, Berrocal sought to make his three-dimensional sculptures accessible to a broader audience using advanced casting technology. As a result, many of the artist's works were planned to be produced in large editions, however, given the complexity of the forms, full editions were often not completed.

Impressed signature and number to base of Portrait de Michele 'Berrocal 03440'. This work is number 3440 from the edition of 9500. Impressed signature and number to base of La Menina II 'Berrocal 1177/2000'. This work is number 1177 from the edition of 2000. Sold with original books containing instructions for assembly of each work and certificate issued by Artcurial for La Menina II

Provenance: Artcurial, Paris | David May, Portland, OR (La Menina II)

Literature: Antologica Berrocal (1955-1984), Gallego, Opus. 110 and Opus. 117, ppg. 93, 306, 309, 446, 448

This item will be collected from Wright, Chicago.
Condition Report: Good vintage condition with minor wear and patination thoughout. Polishing compound remnants visible in deeper valleys. Small stable line to enamel of eye. Both instruction books exhibit minor tears to cover.