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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 375

"Women of Oxaca" by Francisco Dosamante (Mexico, 1911-1986) Lithograph

Estimate: $400 - $800

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This powerful modernist work is a lithograph by the celebrated Mexican artist Francisco Dosamantes (1911–1986). Titled Three Women with Braids (Tres Mujeres con Trenzas), the composition depicts three figures from behind, their long, intricately braided hair serving as the central focal point. The work is characterized by Dosamantes' signature style, which often featured monumental figures and bold, graphic linework influenced by the Mexican Muralist movement. The stark contrast and rhythmic repetition of the braids create a sense of unity and quiet strength. Dosamantes was a prominent member of the Taller de Gráfica Popular, and his works are held in major institutions including the Dallas Museum of Art. This piece is a significant example of mid-century Latin American printmaking, celebrating traditional themes through a sophisticated modernist lens.


Francisco Dosamantes, Mexican Art, Lithograph, Modernist Print, Three Women with Braids, Latin American Art, Taller de Grafica Popular, Black and White Art, Vintage Lithograph, Mexican Modernism


 


Dimensions

Dimensions: H: 18 in W: 14 in


Condition Report

The lithograph is in generally good condition with crisp imagery. The paper exhibits some even toning consistent with age, primarily visible in the margins. There are light handling creases scattered throughout the sheet and some minor rippling. The margins show slight edge wear and a few faint spots of foxing. The print is currently mounted within a tan paper mat and has not been examined outside of its mounting.

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