Enrique Tabara
(Ecuadorian, 1930-2021)

"Untitled, Composition with Insects", 1996

pastel on handmade paper
signed and dated lower left.
Float-mounted, glazed and framed.
29-5/8" x 22-1/2", framed 36-1/2" x 29-1/2"

Provenance: The Collection of Adam Lippes.

Notes: This work was gifted to Adam Lippes by his mentor and friend, Oscar de la Renta.

After graduating from Cornell with a degree in Psychology, Lippes worked as an investment banker at Bear Stearns before beginning his career in fashion. Starting at Ralph Lauren, he made the move to Oscar de la Renta in 1996 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the youngest creative directors of any luxury fashion brand.

Adam worked closely with de la Renta throughout his tenure and credits de la Renta with developing his eye for color and construction, as well as teaching him invaluable lessons about the fashion business. Lippes, with the support and encouragement of de la Renta, started his own fashion collection in 2004 before launching the Adam Lippes brand in 2013.

No signs of past restorations. Float mounted so all four sides visible. Any imperfections of pastel and/or paper appear to be hand/intent of the artist. Frame with surface marks, nicks and abrasions.