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Pair of Sermel Sergio Bustamante Papier Mache Sun Faces

$1,082.47per set
£954per setVAT Included
€969.47per set
CA$1,537.08per set
A$1,573.76per set
CHF 893.85per set
MX$20,126.29per set
NOK 10,282.25per set
SEK 10,684.62per set
DKK 7,246.90per set

About the Item

A pair of Sergio Bustamante sculptures from his "Smiling Sun" series. Bustamante's work is characterized by its dreamlike, expressive quality, these wall hangings are lacquered papier-mâché, common in his "Sol" (Sun) series. Each signed Sermel which was Bustamantes workshop in Tonala, Mexico, and is a portmanteau of the founders' names: SERgio Bustamante and MELquiades Preciado. Small amount of wear and crazing to each sculpture. Diameter 29 cm x Depth 5 cm.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 11.42 in (29 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hastings, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: bustamante sun faces1stDibs: LU3311349423882

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