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Néstor Basterretxea (1924–2014) Busts of Sabino Arana [x2] 1…
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Néstor Basterretxea (1924–2014) Busts of Sabino Arana [x2] 1…
See original version (French)
Estimate €700 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Néstor Basterretxea (1924–2014) Busts of Sabino Arana [x2] 1979 > In bronze and gilded metal, monogrammed in the bottom right-hand corner
> In terracotta and gilded metal, monogrammed at the bottom right H. 30 cm W. 23 cm A self-taught Spanish Basque sculptor, painter, designer and filmmaker, Néstor Basterretxea is a leading figure in contemporary Basque art.
In 1936, he fled the Spanish Civil War with his family and went into exile in France, then in Argentina, where he began his artistic career. Returning to Spain in 1952, he played a part in the development of modern art. In particular, he joined the groups Equipo 57 in 1957 and Gaur in 1966.
His work is characterised by abstract forms and a deep attachment to Basque culture and mythology.
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