Victor Manuel Garcia Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Victor Manuel Garcia Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 12, 2023
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 – 1969). “Portrait of a woman with a scarf”, 1968. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated in the upper right corner.
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 - 1969). "Portrait of a woman with a handkerchief, 1968. Pencil on paper. Signed and dated in the upper right corner. Measurements. 34 x 27 cm; 60 x 50 cm (frame). Provenance: Manuel Reguera Saumell collection, recognised as one of the great Cuban writers and playwrights of the 20th century. As the set of photographs accompanying this collection testify, Reguera forged close friendships with the leading exponents of Cuban art during the years he spent in his native country. It was then that Reguera, backed by the bond that united him with Amelia Peláez, Rene Portocarrero, Carlos Abela and Antonia Eiriz, began his facet as a collector, giving birth to what would become his personal collection. Qualified as the father of the Golden Age of Cuban painting, Víctor Manuel García trained at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Havana. He held his first solo exhibition until 1924, and the following year he travelled to Paris. He returned to Cuba in 1927, and that same year he took part in the exhibition of the Association of Painters and Sculptors of Havana, considered one of the starting points of modern Cuban painting. He then embarked again for Europe, embarking on a journey that took him to Spain and Belgium, returning to Cuba in 1929. That same year he created his most famous work, "La gitana tropical", popularly known as the "American Gioconda", which is now kept in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana. In 1935 he was awarded first prize at the Havana Lyceum Exhibition, and continued to hold exhibitions of his work both in Cuba and abroad. Victor Manuel's style was not monolithic, but evolved greatly throughout his life. His early paintings show a tendency to mix European styles with an earthy primitivism, an example of which is his piece La Gitana Tropical (1929). In the 1940s and 1950s, however, he adopted a more stylised look that became a hallmark of his work. During the last years of his life, his style became almost abstract, with portraits suggesting a close proximity to the aesthetics of Cubism. He was very inconsistent in signing his work, ranging from a simple "VICTOR MANUEL" in capital letters to a fluid and complicated script, and even used a pseudonym at one period of his life. He was eminently a portraitist of female faces, as well as a painter of landscapes, both rural and urban.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 12, 2023
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 – 1969). “Portrait of woman with arms crossed.” Wax on thick paper. Signed in the lower left corner.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 - 1969). "Portrait of a woman with her arms crossed. Wax on thick paper. Signed in the lower left corner. Measurements. 55,5 x 38 cm; 79 x 62,5 cm (frame). Provenance: Manuel Reguera Saumell collection, recognised as one of the great Cuban writers and playwrights of the 20th century. As the set of photographs accompanying this collection testify, Reguera forged close friendships with the most outstanding exponents of Cuban art during the years he spent in his native country. It was then that Reguera, backed by the bond that united him with Amelia Peláez, Rene Portocarrero, Carlos Abela and Antonia Eiriz, began his facet as a collector, giving birth to what would become his personal collection. Aesthetically, the work has a naïve finish, which is understood in this way due to the artist's freedom in the way he composed this portrait, structured through planes, and the use of a colour with rounded, bright shades. The image seems to present a completely idealised scene of Cuba. Qualified as the father of the Golden Age of Cuban painting, Víctor Manuel García trained at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Havana. He held his first solo exhibition until 1924, and the following year he travelled to Paris. He returned to Cuba in 1927, and that same year he took part in the exhibition of the Association of Painters and Sculptors of Havana, considered one of the starting points of modern Cuban painting. He then embarked again for Europe, embarking on a journey that took him to Spain and Belgium, returning to Cuba in 1929. That same year he created his most famous work, "La gitana tropical", popularly known as "la Gioconda americana", which is currently kept in the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana. In 1935 he was awarded first prize at the Havana Lyceum Exhibition, and continued to hold exhibitions of his work both in Cuba and abroad. Victor Manuel's style was not monolithic, but evolved greatly throughout his life. His early paintings show a tendency to mix European styles with an earthy primitivism, an example of which is his piece La Gitana Tropical (1929). In the 1940s and 1950s, however, he adopted a more stylised look that became a hallmark of his work. During the last years of his life, his style became almost abstract, with portraits suggesting a close proximity to the aesthetics of Cubism. He was very inconsistent in signing his work, ranging from a simple "VICTOR MANUEL" in capital letters to a fluid and complicated script, and even used a pseudonym at one period of his life. He was eminently a portraitist of female faces, as well as a painter of landscapes, both rural and urban.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 12, 2023
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 – 1969). “Portrait of a woman with a cloak” Watercolor on paper adhered to paper. It has a shipping label on the back. Signed in the lower right corner.
Est: €5,000 - €6,000
VÍCTOR MANUEL GARCÍA VALDÉS (Havana, 1897 - 1969). "Portrait of a woman with a cloak". Watercolour on paper adhered to paper. With shipping label on the back. Signed in the lower right corner. Size: 48 x 39 cm; 77 x 68 cm (frame). Provenance: Manuel Reguera Saumell collection, recognised as one of the great Cuban writers and playwrights of the 20th century. As the set of photographs accompanying this collection testify, Reguera forged close friendships with the leading exponents of Cuban art during the years he spent in his native country. It was then that Reguera, backed by the bond that united him with Amelia Peláez, Rene Portocarrero, Carlos Abela and Antonia Eiriz, began his facet as a collector, giving birth to what would become his personal collection. In this work we can see a three-quarter portrait, where the artist presents us with a young woman whose features are softened by the use of curved lines and pastel colours. The girl looks directly at the viewer, adopting a direct gesture with regard to her relationship with the viewer. This type of portrait of young people with Cuban features and a brimming personality is one of the best examples of Victor Manuel's painting. Qualified as the father of the Golden Age of Cuban painting, Víctor Manuel García trained at the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts in Havana. He held his first solo exhibition until 1924, and the following year he travelled to Paris. He returned to Cuba in 1927, and that same year he took part in the exhibition of the Association of Painters and Sculptors of Havana, considered one of the starting points of modern Cuban painting. He then embarked again for Europe, embarking on a journey that took him to Spain and Belgium, returning to Cuba in 1929. That same year he created his most famous work, "La gitana tropical", popularly known as the "American Gioconda", which is now kept in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana. In 1935 he was awarded first prize at the Havana Lyceum Exhibition, and continued to hold exhibitions of his work both in Cuba and abroad. Victor Manuel's style was not monolithic, but evolved greatly throughout his life. His early paintings show a tendency to mix European styles with an earthy primitivism, an example of which is his piece La Gitana Tropical (1929). In the 1940s and 1950s, however, he adopted a more stylised look that became a hallmark of his work. During the last years of his life, his style became almost abstract, with portraits suggesting a close proximity to the aesthetics of Cubism. He was very inconsistent in signing his work, ranging from a simple "VICTOR MANUEL" in capital letters to a fluid and complicated script, and even used a pseudonym at one period of his life. He was eminently a portraitist of female faces, as well as a painter of landscapes, both rural and urban.
Setdart Auction House
May. 10, 2022
Victor Manuel Garcia Valdes (Cuban, 1897) Sketch On Paper
Est: $100 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: A Victor Manuel Garcia Valdes (Cuban, 1897-1969) blue pencil sketch on paper depicting a female portrait. Signed in black "Victor Manuel" on the right upper corner. Framed. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Cuba. DIMENSIONS: H: 5 5/8" W: 3 3/4". Frame is H:17" W: 15". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Akiba Galleries
Apr. 27, 2022
Victor Manuel. female image
Est: -
Oil on board. Signed in the lower right corner.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Dec. 05, 2021
Garcia, Victor Manuel. Untitled. 1971
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Crayon on heavy paper. 14.50 x 11.50 in 36.93 x 29.21 cm.
PAAP Auctions
Dec. 05, 2021
Garcia, Victor Manuel. Untitled. c. 1968
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Pastel on heavy paper. 17.5 x 11.5 in 44.5 x 29.2 cm
PAAP Auctions
Nov. 11, 2021
Victor Manuel Garcia
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
(Cuban, 1897-1969) Young Cuban Girl, signed upper right "Victor Manuel", oil on canvas board, 10 x 8-1/8 in.; black painted frame, 28 x 24 in.
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 29, 2021
Víctor Manuel Garcia . Portrait
Est: -
Técnica mixta sobre papel adherido a tabla. Procedencia: - Galería Acacia, La Habana. - Colección particular.
Duran Arte y Subastas
Dec. 13, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: $1,500 - $1,800
Ink on paper, 6.5 x 6.25 in. Signed in front, lower left corner
PAAP Auctions
Dec. 13, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Sanguina
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Watercolor on paper, 13 x 10 in. Signed and dated, Front upper right corner: "Victor Manuel 1963".
PAAP Auctions
Aug. 23, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: - $6,000
Work on paper. Pastel On Heavy Paper, 11.5" x 17.5".
PAAP Auctions
Aug. 23, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Muchacha en Verde
Est: - $28,000
Painting. Oil On Canvas, 20" x 16".
PAAP Auctions
Aug. 23, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: - $2,500
Work on paper. Mixed Media On Paper, 14" x 10".
PAAP Auctions
Aug. 23, 2020
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: - $4,800
Work on paper. Pencil And Conte Crayon On Heavy Paper, 13" x 10". It came from the collection of Nicia Aguero from Havana.
PAAP Auctions
Dec. 09, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia (Cuba,1897-1969) Lady With Scarf
Est: $500 - $800
Cuban painting signed by the artist, Victor Manuel Garcia (top right). Mixed media on heavy paper. Dimensions: framed: 25 in. x 19 1/8 in., sight: 20 1/2 in. x 14 6/8 in. Condition: good original framed estate condition, no repairs noted. Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Sep. 10, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: $100 - $200
Poster
PAAP Auctions
Aug. 25, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: $100 - $200
Poster
PAAP Auctions
May. 05, 2019
Attr. to Victor Manuel Garcia (Cuban, 1897-1969)
Est: $500 - $1,000
Attr. to Victor Manuel Garcia (Cuban, 1897-1969) Oil Painting on canvas, signed. Size: 25.25'' x 20.75'', 64 x 53 cm (unstretched canvas). Ex. Michael Lawrence Collection, Philadelphia, PA; Private Collection.
Material Culture
Mar. 03, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled, c.1950
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Ink on blue paper, 8 x 5.5 in
PAAP Auctions
Mar. 03, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Sanguina, 1963
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
Watercolor on paper, 13 x 10 in
PAAP Auctions
Mar. 03, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Masks, 1950
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Watercolor on heavy paper, 22 x 19 in
PAAP Auctions
Mar. 03, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Interpretation of Matisse, N. D.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Pencil on paper, 14 x 11 in
PAAP Auctions
Mar. 03, 2019
Victor Manuel Garcia, Untitled
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Crayon on heavy paper, 15 x 12 in
PAAP Auctions