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RARE 6X4.75 Vintage sepia glossy signed photograph in blue marker, \"To Jim Wiggins, Botero, 80.\" Light crease to the left edge, otherwise nice.
Fernando Botero Angulo is a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, born in Medellan. His signature style, also known as \"Boterismo\", depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volumes, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He is considered the most recognized and quoted living artist from Latin America, and his art can be found in highly visible places around the world, such as Park Avenue in New York City and the Champs in Paris. Self-titled \"the most Colombian of Colombian artists\" early on, Botero came to national prominence when he won the first prize at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos in 1958. He began creating sculptures after moving to Paris in 1973, achieving international recognition with exhibitions around the world by the 1990s. His art is collected by many major international museums, corporations, and private collectors. In 2012, he received the International Sculpture Center\'s Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award.
This lot came from the Jim Wiggins collection we purchased in July 2022. Jim Wiggins accumulated the most unique and valuable autograph collection over a period of 70-plus years. He obtained his collection either in person or by writing to persons of fame and notoriety.
Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
