Miguel Berrocal
(Spanish, 1933-2006)

"Mini-Christina", 1970

nickel-plated brass sculpture
in 23 parts, including a "B" ring, cast signature and numbered "2874" at back.
h. 5-7/8", w. 3", d. 2-3/8"

Provenance: Centicore Arts International, Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 6, 1977; Estate of Thomas B. Lemann, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Notes: Berrocal is known for his series of brass puzzle sculptures. Composed of numerous interlocking abstract pieces, they occasionally incorporate wearable jewelry, such as the ring of this lot.

Berrocal was one of the main exhibitors of the Spanish Pavilion of the XXXII Biennale Venezia in 1964. In 1968, he was named a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.

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