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Antonio Berni — Juanito dormido
Antonio Berni

Juanito dormido

A large-scale mixed media assemblage by Antonio Berni depicting 'Juanito dormido' (Juanito sleeping), constructed from oil, tempera, wood, found objects, and industrial materials on plywood. The work exemplifies the artist's neo-figurative style and engagement with social themes through unconventional materials.

Medium
oil, tempera, wood, papier-mâché, cotton tow, smashed cans, scrap metal, plastic, staples and nails on plywood

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Contemporary Art Day Auction

May 13, 2021

Estimate: $300,000$400,000

Lot 323

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Antonio Berni, Juanito dormido

A large-scale mixed media assemblage by Antonio Berni depicting 'Juanito dormido' (Juanito sleeping), constructed from oil, tempera, wood, found objects, and industrial materials on plywood. The work exemplifies the artist's neo-figurative style and engagement with social themes through unconventional materials.

Medium
oil, tempera, wood, papier-mâché, cotton tow, smashed cans, scrap metal, plastic, staples and nails on plywood
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Assemblage, Mixed Media, Industrial Materials, Neo-Figurative, Social Art, Plywood, Argentine Art, Found Objects

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