Auction 07 Catalog (PDF) - Museum of Latin American Art

Héctor PoleoVenezuelan artist, Héctor Poleo, traveled to Mexico in 1936 wherehis art was influenced by the Mexican muralist. During his lifetime,his art transitioned through different periods and styles includingfigurative painting, landscapes and surrealistic compositions, amongothers. This particular work of art, painted after he visitedMexico, was possibly inspired by the Mexican landscapes.The artistic style of the painting reflects Poleo’s admiration for thelandscape paintings of the Mexican artist, Dr. Atl.LOT 52HÉCTOR POLEO (VENEZUELA, 1918 -1989)Paisaje inmaterial / Inmaterial Landscape, 1947oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)Courtesy of private collector, Hollywood, FLEstimated price: $ 220,000 – $ 260,00012.5% Buyer’s premium will be added to the purchased price.49