† Manolo Valdes
(Spanish/New York, b. 1942)
"Untitled"
etching and color collage on paper
pencil-signed and numbered "32/100" lower left, a "RoGallery" label en verso.
Matted, glazed and framed.
sight 19-3/4" x 14-1/2", framed 28-3/4" x 23-1/2"
Provenance: RoGallery, Long Island City, New York; Estate of Charles Christopher Soufas, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Valdes attended the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Carlos and was a founding member of the influential Spanish pop art group Equipo Cronica. A resident of New York City since 1990, Valdes has exhibited extensively, both with Equipo Cronica and independently. Finding inspiration in art history, symbolism and pop culture, Valdes incorporates collage and other media into his works. he was a 1983 recipient of the prestigious Premio Nacional de Artes Plasticas, awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport.

Not examined out of frame. Overall, very good condition. Minor spots of soiling in margins. Frame with marks, nicks and losses. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.