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131 - Oil on canvas by Rogelio Puente (Cuba, 1936–1996).
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Estimate €1,800 - €5,000
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Oil on canvas by Rogelio Puente (Cuba, 1936–1996). Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Dimensions: 25.5 x 22.5 cm; 35 x 32 cm (framed). Rogelio Puente Díaz de la Rocha was born in Havana into a wealthy Spanish family living in Cuba. He received an impeccable academic education in Cuba, Canada and the United States. At the age of fourteen, he settled permanently in Spain with his family, in A Coruña, where he continued his studies. He studied Law in Santiago de Compostela and later completed his studies in England. He subsequently settled in Madrid, where, captivated by the masterpieces of the Prado Museum, he developed his artistic interests and began to seriously consider the artistic approaches required for his painting projects. He travelled to Italy and France in search of new artistic inspiration, both classical and contemporary. He completed the first two years of his architectural studies, followed by four years of decorative arts. In 1976, he embarked on a brilliant artistic career, winning numerous awards, most notably his participation in the Pontevedra Biennial that same year. He collaborated with the National Painting Exhibition in Bilbao and the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. He exhibited in various galleries in Galicia and in several countries in the Americas, such as Brazil, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Argentina, as well as in France and New York. Rogelio Puente had a knack for creating striking atmospheres and was an exceptional portraitist. With a serene and resolute personality, he faithfully and with dignity maintained a realistic style, whilst also being aware of the era in which Galician painting was awakening to formal innovations and a more conceptual and socially engaged art.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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