THE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION OF LUIS PURON 2025-03-20 Auction - 60 Price Results - Rockport Center for the Arts in TX
JESUS BAUTISTA MOROLES (American 1950-2015) A DRAWINGDOROTHY HOOD (American/Texas 1919-2000) A MIXED MEDIA COLLAGEJAMES C. WATKINS (AMERICAN Born 1951) A POTTERY VESSEL
Done
Rockport, TX, United States
Auction Details

THE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION OF LUIS PURON

Curated selections from the Contemporary Art Collection of Luis Purón are being sold at auction to benefit Rockport Center for the Arts (RCA) endowment, as he prepares to depart from his position as executive director in May.

Spanning four decades, Purón's collection encapsulates his life experiences, travels, and personal relationships with artists, showcasing works in all mediums that reflect contemporary themes and cultural dialogues with many pieces acquired from artists during his tenure as RCA executive director. The sale presents a unique opportunity to combine a celebration of artistic expression with philanthropy as proceeds will benefit RCA’s multi-disciplinary arts programs.

Live Auction Thursday, March 20, 2025 Live Auction beginning at 6 PM

Online Auction Saturday, March 22, 2025 Beginning at 1 PM

"Standing before my collection for what I know will soon be the last time, I am reminded of the people and the stories woven into each piece - anecdotes of travel, a constant craving for cultural experiences, and lasting friendships with talented artists. My passion for contemporary art was ignited by my first acquisition: a poignant color photograph of a young Guatemalan boy taken by photojournalist Marianne Thomas. That moment set me on a transformative collecting journey.

In recent years, I have thought deeply about the future custody of my art collection, prompting a desire to share these works with the small coastal community that has nurtured my creative spirit. It is time to share these treasured works of art that I have accumulated throughout my lifetime. The art auction serves as a reflection of my life and times in Rockport and the Texas arts scene over the past decade. I sincerely hope these works inspire you as much as they have delighted me."

Luis Purón Executive Director Rockport Center for the Arts
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SOLD
JAMES RIZZI (American 1950-2011) A PRINT: JAMES RIZZI (American 1950-2011) “Traffic & Noise," 1989 Three-dimensional construction lithograph in colors Signed lower left, titled, dated and numbered “216/350” lower right Sight: 5
0002: JAMES RIZZI (American 1950-2011) A PRINTEst. $700-$900
SOLD
JUDY KITZMAN (American 1947-2014) THREE WORKS: JUDY KITZMAN (American 1947-2014) Untitled (Three Birds) Watercolor on paper Unsigned Sheet: 4 7/8 x 7 inches Frame: 7 x 9 inches together with Untitled Embossed Paper Unsigned Sheet: 12 x 10
0004: JUDY KITZMAN (American 1947-2014) THREE WORKSEst. $600-$900
SOLD
ANDRE-VINCENT BECQUEREL (French 1893-1981) A BRONZE: ANDRE-VINCENT BECQUEREL (French 1893-1981) “Les Piroguiers” (The Boatmen) Bronze affixed to wood base Signed Becquerel 15 1/4 long, 1 1/2 wide, 4 tall inches Proceeds from this auction
0005: ANDRE-VINCENT BECQUEREL (French 1893-1981) A BRONZEEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
CARY ESSER (American 20th/21st Century) A SCULPTURE: CARY ESSER (American 20th/21st Century) "Parfleche b57," 2017 Ceramic Signed and titled verso 7 ½ x 5 ¼ x 1 ½ deep inches Proceeds from this auction benefit the Rockport Center
0007: CARY ESSER (American 20th/21st Century) A SCULPTUREEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) A PAINTING: JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) “Ventana Zoo #2,” 2018 Acrylic on canvas Signed and titled, dated verso 10 x 36 inches Acquired from the artist. Proceeds from this auction benefit
0009: JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) A PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) A PAINTING: JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) “Infinito #1," 2020 Acrylic on Canvas Signed, titled, dated verso 9 x 32 inches Acquired from the artist. Proceeds from this auction benefit the Rockport
0011: JORGE PURON (Mexican/American born 1969) A PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
SOLD
JORGE ALEGRIA (American born 1971) FOUR PAINTINGS: JORGE ALEGRIA (American born 1971) "XX 191123" from Heaven Series, 2019 Acrylic on board Signed, titled, dated verso 8 3/8 x 11 x 1 3/4 deep inches and "SR-1", 2019 Acrylic on board Signed,
0012: JORGE ALEGRIA (American born 1971) FOUR PAINTINGSEst. $1,000-$1,500
SOLD
JESSE AMADO (American/Texas born 1951) SIX DRAWINGS: JESSE AMADO (American/Texas born 1951) “Subtitles”, 1999 Graphite on silk mixed media constructions in lucite shadow box frames - 6 pieces Unsigned Each sheet: 22 x 30 inches Each frame: 23
0016: JESSE AMADO (American/Texas born 1951) SIX DRAWINGSEst. $2,000-$3,000
SOLD
NATE CASSIE (American born 1970) TWO SCULPTURES: NATE CASSIE (American born 1970) “Bottles," 2015 (2 works) Cast porcelain Unsigned 11 inches tall x 4 inches diameter each Purchased from Ruiz-Healy Art, Inc., San Antonio Proceeds from this
0018: NATE CASSIE (American born 1970) TWO SCULPTURESEst. $400-$600