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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 383

Contemporary Cuban School Mixed Media Drawing of a Boat with National Flag

Estimate: $400 - $800

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This striking mixed media work on paper originates from the Contemporary Cuban School, a movement deeply invested in the symbolism of the sea and the vessel. The drawing features a central rowboat rendered in expressive, gestural lines of charcoal and graphite, creating a sense of movement across a turbulent surface. The bow of the boat is highlighted with the vibrant red, white, and blue of the Cuban flag, a powerful emblem of national identity and the lived experience of the island's inhabitants. This iconography—the "balsero" or boatman theme—is a cornerstone of modern Cuban visual culture, representing themes of isolation, hope, and the liquid borders of the nation. The work is signed by the artist in the lower right corner and is housed in a modern dark frame with a white gallery-style mat.

 Cuban Art, Latin American Art, Contemporary Drawing, Mixed Media, Boat Symbolism, Cuban Flag, Havana School, Island Art, Marine Art, Signed Drawing

 

Dimensions Dimensions: H: 26 in W: 23 in

Condition Report The artwork is in excellent condition. The paper shows no signs of waving, foxing, or light-induced fading. The pigments used for the flag remain saturated and bright. The frame is in good condition with only minor scuffs to the edges consistent with handling. The piece is sealed under glass and has not been inspected outside of the frame.

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