Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a complete, authenticated collection of four original hand-signed woodblock prints by the important Yucatecan artist Eliezer Canul (sometimes spelled Eliaser Canul). Created between 1967 and 1974, these bold, graphically striking works are direct interpretations of ancient Maya stelae, glyphs, and ceremonial figures - executed with Canul's distinctive modernist sensibility and vibrant color palette.
This set includes:
1. "Mayan Priest with Incense Burner" - 1967
Limited edition 18/25, hand-signed and numbered in pencil. Dramatic black-on-cream design on dark blue background. One of the earliest and most sought-after Canul editions.
2. "Seated Maya Warrior/Deity" - 1974
Hand-signed in pencil, striking yellow background with deep purple/red figure. Classic Canul composition.
3. "Serpents/Fish Panorama" - 1967
Horizontal composition in black on turquoise blue, hand-signed and dated. Excellent condition.
4. "Standing Maya Warrior with Headdress" - 1974
Hand-signed variant in yellow with deep red/purple figure. Strong graphic presence.
All four prints are pencil-signed by the artist and dated. The signatures, handwriting style, paper type, and printing characteristics have been carefully examined and match known authentic examples from this exact period (1967-1974). One print is from the very small edition of only 25 impressions.
Professionally framed in period-appropriate mats and simple wood frames with glass (ready to hang). The frames show minor age but are stable and present beautifully.
**Dimensions** (approximate, framed)
- Two vertical prints: 24'' H * 18'' W each
- One vertical print: 26'' H * 19'' W
- Horizontal fish print: 15'' H * 30'' W
**Condition**
Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vivid, no fading, no water damage. Minor age to backing paper (normal for 50+ year-old works). Glass is clean; a couple of frames have very small corner nicks.
**Provenance**
From a single private collection (U.S.). Acquired in the 1970s-1980s and carefully stored ever since.
A powerful, museum-quality grouping of one of the most recognizable names in mid-century Yucatecan printmaking. Perfect for collectors of Latin American folk art, Mayan revival decor, or bold mid-century graphic works.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vivid, no fading, no water damage. Minor age to backing paper (normal for 50+ year-old works). Glass is clean; a couple of frames have very small corner nicks. 3 ARE FRAMED, ONE IS NOT FRAMED.
Origin:
Mexico
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil
Details:
Country of Origin: Mexico
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
This set includes:
1. "Mayan Priest with Incense Burner" - 1967
Limited edition 18/25, hand-signed and numbered in pencil. Dramatic black-on-cream design on dark blue background. One of the earliest and most sought-after Canul editions.
2. "Seated Maya Warrior/Deity" - 1974
Hand-signed in pencil, striking yellow background with deep purple/red figure. Classic Canul composition.
3. "Serpents/Fish Panorama" - 1967
Horizontal composition in black on turquoise blue, hand-signed and dated. Excellent condition.
4. "Standing Maya Warrior with Headdress" - 1974
Hand-signed variant in yellow with deep red/purple figure. Strong graphic presence.
All four prints are pencil-signed by the artist and dated. The signatures, handwriting style, paper type, and printing characteristics have been carefully examined and match known authentic examples from this exact period (1967-1974). One print is from the very small edition of only 25 impressions.
Professionally framed in period-appropriate mats and simple wood frames with glass (ready to hang). The frames show minor age but are stable and present beautifully.
**Dimensions** (approximate, framed)
- Two vertical prints: 24'' H * 18'' W each
- One vertical print: 26'' H * 19'' W
- Horizontal fish print: 15'' H * 30'' W
**Condition**
Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vivid, no fading, no water damage. Minor age to backing paper (normal for 50+ year-old works). Glass is clean; a couple of frames have very small corner nicks.
**Provenance**
From a single private collection (U.S.). Acquired in the 1970s-1980s and carefully stored ever since.
A powerful, museum-quality grouping of one of the most recognizable names in mid-century Yucatecan printmaking. Perfect for collectors of Latin American folk art, Mayan revival decor, or bold mid-century graphic works.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vivid, no fading, no water damage. Minor age to backing paper (normal for 50+ year-old works). Glass is clean; a couple of frames have very small corner nicks. 3 ARE FRAMED, ONE IS NOT FRAMED.
Origin:
Mexico
Materials & Techniques:
Color Pencil
Details:
Country of Origin: Mexico
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain vivid, no fading, no water damage. Minor age to backing paper (normal for 50+ year-old works). Glass is clean; a couple of frames have very small corner nicks. 3 ARE FRAMED, ONE IS NOT FRAMED.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15 x 30 x 2 in
Authenticated Vintage Eliezer Canul Mayan Woodblock Print Collection - Four Hand-Signed Limited Edit
Estimate $460-$1,040
Starting Bid
$220
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