RENE PORTOCARRERO b1912 Cuban LISTED Portrait of Flora This painting is a tremendous value for the future. Start Price USD 11,500.00 Current Price USD 11,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Monday, October 20, 2008 Location South Florida See more about 'RENE PORTOCARRERO b1912 Cuban LISTED Portrait of Flora' Description PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY OTHER BEAUTIFUL ART LISTINGS We Accept Checks, Paypal, Credit Cards (Visa, MC & Amex). If you have any COMMENTS, QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS concerning the DESCRIPTION, PRICE, TERMS OR AUTHENTICITY, Please Feel Free to CALL me at: 561-241-7799 or send an EMAIL to: firstpickfineart@gmail.com RENE PORTOCARRERO (b1912-d1986) CUBAN - LISTED “PORTRAIT OF FLORA” PROVENANCE: Certificate of Authenticity from expert, Roberto Cayuso OIL on CANVAS: 24” X 28” In Custom Made Wood Frame - Size: 31.50” x 35.50” This ornate frame is in very good condition. NOTE: RENE PORTOCARRERO was a talented 20th century Cuban artist. He is known for his detailed paintings of genre, portraits, landscapes, cities, royalty, carnivals, harlequins, cathedrals, and flowers. We were able to locate an auction sales record for this artist in excess of $195,000 (see below). This painting would be a wonderful addition to any fine art collection! Listed: ADEC, Mayers, Davenports, Art Sales Index, Artnet, Artprice, and all major resources Signed: PORTOCARRERO ’66 – Lower RIGHT FIRSTPICK WHEELS AND DEALS: We love hearing from you about the art we offer. If you have any COMMENTS, QUESTIONS or SUGGESTIONS concerning the DESCRIPTION, PRICE, TERMS OR AUTHENTICITY, Please Feel Free to CALL RICK at: 561-241-7799 or send an EMAIL to: firstpickfineart@gmail.com CONDITION REPORT: Overall Condition of Artwork: EXCELLENT 1. ARTWORK SURFACE: Oil on Canvas 2. PATCHES: NONE 3. TOUCHUP: NONE 4. OVERPAINT: NONE 5. SIGNATURE: YES 6. PERCENTAGE OF ORIGINAL SURFACE: 100% Original The Replacement Value of this original work of art by RENE PORTOCARRERO was Appraised at $29,000. An updated appraisal with color photograph can be obtained from the appraiser for an additional cost of $25.00. This fine item is now being offered from this exclusive estate at a special "LOW RESERVE" price for a limited time only! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY OTHER BEAUTIFUL ART LISTINGS All Deliveries to the USA & Canada shall be delivered by FEDEX Home / Ground unless otherwise arranged between buyer and seller. Shipping Internationally shall be expedited by USPS Express Mail or USPS Global Express. In the event the quoted shipping is not available or prohibited by USPS requirements, the additional amount to ship shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. *(International Base Rates may vary, depending on the final destination)* SOME MAJOR AUCTION SALES: 1. RENE PORTOCARRERO - Example #1 Title Interior del cerro Medium Oil on Canvas Size 31.1 x 26.3 in. / 79.1 x 66.7 cm. Year 1943 - Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's New York: Monday, November 25, 1996 [Lot 31] Latin American Art - (Lots 1-76) Estimate 150,000 - 200,000 US$ Sold For 195,000 US$ 2. RENE PORTOCARRERO - Example #2 Title La cacería Medium oil on cardboard laid on canvas Size 0 x 0 in. / 0 x 0 cm. Year 1945 - Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's New York: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 [Lot 87] Latin American Sale Day Session Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 US$ Sold For 181,000 US$ 3. RENE PORTOCARRERO - Example #3 Title Mujer (Circa 1942) Medium Oil on Canvas Size 37 x 30.5 in. / 94 x 77.5 cm. Year 1942 - Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's New York: Monday, November 20, 1995 [Lot 43] Important Latin Amer. Pntgs, Drwngs &Sclptr, Pt.I Estimate 80,000 - 100,000 US$ Sold For 178,500 US$ 4. RENE PORTOCARRERO - Example #4 Title The happy family Medium oil on panel Size 34.4 x 29.1 in. / 87.5 x 74 cm. Year 1944 - Misc. Signed Sale Of Christie's New York: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 [Lot 2] Latin American Sale Estimate 100,000 - 150,000 US$ Sold For 168,000 US$ 5. RENE PORTOCARRERO - Example #5 Title Mujer con copa Medium oil on board Size 28.4 x 22.2 in. / 72.1 x 56.5 cm. Year 1945 - Misc. Signed Sale Of Sotheby's New York: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 [Lot 275] Latin American Art Estimate 18,000 - 22,000 US$ Sold For 91,000 US$ FIRSTPICK is an eBay "PLATINIUM POWERSELLER" - BID WITH CONFIDENCE! 100% AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: FIRSTPICK fully guarantees the authenticity of the art work as we have described it in this auction. 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