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Lot Essay
The Spanish-Filipino Antonio Blanco is lauded for his draughtsmanship and his ability to convey a level of expressive sensuality in his paintings. Born in Manila, Philippines, Blanco's parents were originally from Catalonia, Spain. Educated at the Fine Arts Academy in New York, he was later based in Florida and California. He lived in Ubud, Bali from 1952 and his works are today housed in the Antonio Blanco Renaissance Museum in Ubud, Bali. Christie's is pleased to present three works from his Hawaii and Balinese days in this sale.
In Love for Two Oranges (Lot 3373), the oranges which are seemingly humble subject matters are left nonchalantly exposed on the floor, but their render them vulnerable and inviting. One orange appears to be in hiding, barely peeking from inside the bowl, while the other one is half-peeled according to European still-life traditions, exposing its succulent flesh inside.This work is relatively early, completed by Blanco while he lived in Hawaii.
In Love for Two Oranges (Lot 3373), the oranges which are seemingly humble subject matters are left nonchalantly exposed on the floor, but their render them vulnerable and inviting. One orange appears to be in hiding, barely peeking from inside the bowl, while the other one is half-peeled according to European still-life traditions, exposing its succulent flesh inside.This work is relatively early, completed by Blanco while he lived in Hawaii.