John Nieto
(1936 - 2018)Rare Group of Two Portraits + Letter

Self Portrait with Armond Lara
graphite on paper
signed lower right: nieto
9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (24.13 x 20.96 cm.), Matte: 18 x 16 1/4 in. (45.72 x 41.28 cm.)
Portrait of Armond Lara
graphite on paper
signed lower right: nieto
9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (24.77 x 19.05 cm.), mat: 19 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (48.90 x 39.37 cm.)
Letter from John Nieto to Armond Laraink on the artist's illustrated letterhead3-20-09 / Armond, / I thought you might like to have these drawings. / I did them back in / the '80's, I think. / Also, would you / send me your phone number and / mailing address so that I can say / hello once in a while. / I hope you are doing well. I had / prostate cancer surgery 6 months ago. / Otherwise, I'm still more or less stand- / ing. I would love to hear from you. / sincerely, / John Nieto

Private Collection, New Mexico

The drawings are in overall very good condition. Some minor rippling and handling marks to sheet. Please note the works are not framed, but have been shrink-wrapped to foam core for display and protection purposes.

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