Rafael María Desoto Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Wall painter, Sculptor, Illustrator, b. 1904 - d. 1992

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  • RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER
    Apr. 12, 2025

    RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 Year: 1995 Medium: Screenprint Poster Edition: 120 Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son
    Aug. 08, 2024

    Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son

    Est: $200 - $300

    Rafael DeSoto, Pulp Artist 1904 - 1992, Signed and Numbered 178/200 Lithograph of Sailor & Son. Framed measures 26 inches x 32 inches, art measures 20 inches x 27 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son

    Est: $200 - $300

    Rafael DeSoto, Pulp Artist 1904 - 1992, Signed and Numbered 178/200 Lithograph of Sailor & Son. Framed measures 26 inches x 32 inches, art measures 20 inches x 27 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER
    Apr. 13, 2024

    RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 Year: 1995 Medium: Screenprint Poster Edition: 120 Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son
    Mar. 28, 2024

    Rafael DeSoto Signed Lithograph Sailor & Son

    Est: $200 - $300

    Rafael DeSoto, Pulp Artist 1904 - 1992, Signed and Numbered 178/200 Lithograph of Sailor & Son. Framed measures 26 inches x 32 inches, art measures 20 inches x 27 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER
    Nov. 04, 2023

    RAFAEL DESOTO, PULP ART: NEW DETECTIVE 1946, SCREENPRINT POSTER

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 Year: 1995 Medium: Screenprint Poster Edition: 120 Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Screenprint Poster
    Jun. 03, 2023

    Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Screenprint Poster

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 Year: 1995 Medium: Screenprint Poster Edition: 120 Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Screenprint Poster
    May. 13, 2023

    Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Screenprint Poster

    Est: $750 - $900

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 Year: 1995 Medium: Silkscreen Poster Edition: 120 Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • Rafael DeSoto Pulp Cover Oil On Canvas Ptg.
    Feb. 17, 2018

    Rafael DeSoto Pulp Cover Oil On Canvas Ptg.

    Est: $5,000 - $6,000

    Rafael Maria DeSoto (New York/Puerto Rico, 1904-1992) framed illustration painting for 1940's pulp magazine The Spider, "The Spider and the War Emperor" issue (The Spider vol. 20, no. 4, May 1940). Signed lower right "R de Soto". Measures 29-1/2" in height with 21-1/2" in width, and sight image measuring 27-1/4" in height with 19-1/2" in width. In overall good condition, all measurements are approximate. It is our recommendation that all lots be examined in person by prospective bidders or by a trusted expert they have asked to advise on the purchase. Rafael Maria de Soto y Hernandez was born February 18, 1904 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. A native of Puerto Rico, Rafael De Soto was training for the priesthood when his natural artistic talent was first noticed by one of his teachers, Father Noel, who arranged for Rafael to take private art lessons with a local artist named Diaz McKenna. After completing his education at the seminary, Rafael decided to become an artist rather than complete his religious training in Rome. After moving to New York City in 1932, De Soto went on to become a prolific cover artist. After retiring from freelance illustration in 1964, De Soto taught art at the State University of New York and died of pneumonia in a Long Island hospital on December 24, 1992.

    Bremo Auctions
  • RAFAEL DeSOTO PUERTO RICAN 1904-1992
    Apr. 23, 2016

    RAFAEL DeSOTO PUERTO RICAN 1904-1992

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Silkscreen poster, 4.5 in. x 29 in. (113 cm x 73.7, from an Edition of 120

    Trinity International Auctions & Appraisals, LLC
  • Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Silkscreen Poster
    May. 29, 2015

    Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Silkscreen Poster

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) || Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 || Year: 1995 || Medium: Silkscreen Poster || Edition: 120 || Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) || Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • RAPHAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1987). HAND IN HAND, signed lower right and verso. Oil on canvas.
    Feb. 09, 2014

    RAPHAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1987). HAND IN HAND, signed lower right and verso. Oil on canvas.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,200

    RAPHAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1987). HAND IN HAND, signed lower right and verso. Oil on canvas - Framed, 28 in. x 18 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon
  • RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) The Spider, commiss
    Jul. 31, 2013

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) The Spider, commiss

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) The Spider, commissioned painting, circa early 1980s Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Signed lower right

    Heritage Auctions
  • Rafael Desoto, Swamp Woman, Painting
    Oct. 04, 2012

    Rafael Desoto, Swamp Woman, Painting

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) | Title: Untitled - Swamp Woman | Year: circa 1960 | Medium: Gouache on Bainbridge Board, signed | Image Size: 14 x 10.5 inches | Size: 18 in. x 14.5 in. (45.72 cm x 36.83 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Rafael Desoto, Portrait of Woman in Green, Pastel Drawing
    Oct. 04, 2012

    Rafael Desoto, Portrait of Woman in Green, Pastel Drawing

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) | Title: Untitled - Portrait of Woman in Green | Year: circa 1960 | Medium: Pastel on paper, signed in pencil | Image Size: 12.5 x 8 inches | Size: 16 in. x 13 in. (40.64 cm x 33.02 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Rafael Desoto, Pointing Man with Gun, Pastel Drawing
    Oct. 04, 2012

    Rafael Desoto, Pointing Man with Gun, Pastel Drawing

    Est: $2,500 - $3,000

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) | Title: Untitled - Pointing Man with Gun | Year: circa 1960 | Medium: Pastel on Bainbridge Board, signed | Size: 20 in. x 14 in. (50.8 cm x 35.56 cm)

    RoGallery
  • Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Poster
    Oct. 14, 2010

    Rafael Desoto, Pulp Art: New Detective 1946, Poster

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: Rafael Desoto, Puerto Rican (1904 - 1992) - Title: Pulp Art: New Detective 1946 - Year: 1995 - Medium: Poster - Size: 44.5 in. x 29 in. (113.03 cm x 73.66 cm) - Frame Size: 47.5 x 32.5 inches

    RoGallery
  • RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) Dime Detective
    Oct. 27, 2009

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) Dime Detective

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American, 1904-1992) Dime Detective pulp cover, June 1947 Oil on board 26 x 18.5 in. Not signed From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

    Heritage Auctions
  • RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Suicide Note,
    Mar. 12, 2009

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Suicide Note,

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Suicide Note, pulp cover Oil on canvas 21 x 15 in. Not signed

    Heritage Auctions
  • RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Exhibit A,
    Mar. 12, 2009

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Exhibit A,

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    RAFAEL DESOTO (American 1904 - 1992) Exhibit A, pulp cover Oil on canvas 21 x 15 in. Signed (as Irene Endris) lower left In his article The Art and Life of Rafael M. DeSoto for Illustration #10 (June 2006), pulp art historian David Saunders revealed that the prolific artist sometimes used pseudonyms such as "F. Mason" and "M. Francis" on his paintings, and as was the case here, sometimes signed them with "the puzzling name, 'Irene Endris.'"

    Heritage Auctions
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