René Portocarrero Paintings & Artwork for Sale | René Portocarrero Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) ABSTRACT O/B
Est: $50 - $10,000
Signed Portocarrero and dated 63' lower left. Abstract artwork with floral designs. Artist is known for his highly colorful abstract Cuban paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and book illustrations. Dimensions: (Frame) H 35.25" x W 29" (Board) H 28" x W 22" Condition: Some losses and nicks to frame. Board loose in frame, with some warping.
Westport Auction
Nov. 08, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985), "Young Woman in a Flower Outfit," 1965, Sight- H. 19 1/2 in., W.- 15 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 21 in., W.- 17 in.
Est: $400 - $800
† Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985), "Young Woman in a Flower Outfit," 1965, ink and ink wash on paper, signed and dated lower left, presented in a wood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 26, 2024
CUBAN FLOWER OIL PAINTING BY RENE PORTOCARRERO W COA
Est: $100 - $150
Rene Portocarrero, Cuban, 1912 to 1985, oil painting on canvas, Bouquet of Flowers, 1963. Signed and dated, lower left. Completed with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Roberto Cobas Amate, Havana, 2017. Rene Portocarrero was a Cuban painter whose contour lines and passages of color depicted the tropical environs and women of Havana. There is a distinctive influence of Wifredo Lams work in Portocarreros paintings. Born on February 24, 1912 in Havana, Cuba, he was largely self taught. The artists first recorded exhibition was in 1934 at the Havana Luceum. Throughout his long career, he produced a plethora of works in different mediums, including sculpture, book illustration, and ceramics. His work garnered him a prize at the 1963 Sao Paulo Biennial. Modern Cuban and Latin American Fine Art, Abstract Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Oct. 17, 2024
Rene Portocarrero, oil on board, 1973
Est: $500 - $700
Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985), Woman with Flowers, signed and dated lower left, matted and framed under glass, 25"h x 19"w (sight), 32.5"h x 26.75"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 15, 2024
Rene Portocarrero, oil on board, 1973
Est: $500 - $700
Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985), Woman with Dove, signed and dated lower left, matted and framed under glass, 25"h x 19"w (sight), 32.5"h x 26.75"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
Oct. 13, 2024
René Portocarrero Painting on antique paper, mixed technique
Est: €1,400 - €1,800
Drawing ATTRIBUTED to René Portocarrero handmade and hand signed. Measurements: 21cm x 29.5cm.inches: 8.26" x 11.61".With frame .
Novartia
Oct. 08, 2024
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). Two Circus Figures. watercolor and ink on pa
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). Two Circus Figures. watercolor and ink on paper laid on panel 14 5⁄8 x 10 ¾ in. (37.2 x 27.3 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 08, 2024
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). Untitled. gouache, ink, and oil on paper lai
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). Untitled. gouache, ink, and oil on paper laid on canvas 30 1⁄8 x 22 ¼ in. (76.5 x 56.5 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 08, 2024
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). De la serie Gestáltica. oil on Masonite 20 x
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985). De la serie Gestáltica. oil on Masonite 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2024
Rene Portocarrero, 1912-1985 (Cuban/Havana)
Est: £5,000 - £10,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985). Flora. 1966. Oil on canvas, size 76,5 x 60 cm (30 x 23 2/3 inches), frame dimensions 91 x 73 cm (35 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches). Signed and dated lower left.
Cultural Traditions
Sep. 26, 2024
René Portocarrero
Est: $800,000 - $1,600,000
Serigrafía sobre papel. Ejemplar 96 de 100
Bogota Auctions
Aug. 21, 2024
Attrib. to: Rene Portocarrero, Cuban (1912-1985)
Est: $500 - $1,500
Attrib. to: Rene Portocarrero, Cuban (1912-1985), Oil on Panel, Interior Scene with Fruit. Signed lower left. Measures: 32" H, 24" W; frame measures: 33-1/2" H, 25-1/2" W. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity & Value signed by Roberto J. Cayuso dated 5/15/2018 Condition: Very good condition. Estimate: $500.00 - $1500.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party
Kodner Galleries
Jul. 31, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985): Two Men
Est: $300 - $500
Rene Portocarrero 1912-1985 Two Men oil on canvas laid to board signed lower right
Abell Auction
Jun. 30, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBA, 1912-1985)
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBA, 1912-1985) Confetti Cathedral, oil on linen, signed lower right, in black shallow cove frame, OS: 34" x 30", SS: 27 1/2" x 33" 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 27, 2024
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), FOUR ROYAL COURT FIGURES, 1958
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), Cuban FOUR ROYAL COURT FIGURES, 1958 each signed and dated "58" lower right Estimate: $2,000—4,000 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 27, 2024
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), UNTITLED (SEATED WOMAN SURROUNDED BY ANGELS)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), Cuban UNTITLED (SEATED WOMAN SURROUNDED BY ANGELS) signed lower left Estimate: $2,000—4,000 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 27, 2024
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), UNTITLED (MOTHER AND CHILD)
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), Cuban UNTITLED (MOTHER AND CHILD) signed lower right Estimate: $1,800—2,400 CAD
Waddington's
Jun. 11, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985), Bust of a woman in a hat, 1954
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Bust of a woman in a hat, 1954 Gouache on paper Signed and dated lower left: Portocarrero
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 21, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO - Flora
Est: -
RENE PORTOCARRERO La Habana 1912-1986 Flora. 1969 Acrílico y óleo sobre papel Firmado y fechado 1969 Medidas 75 x 55,5 cm
Subastas Segre
May. 18, 2024
Rene Portocarrero Gouache Painting
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1945 Materials: appears to be ink and gouache on paper Dimensions (H, W, D): 24"h, 18"w (work is not framed) Additional Information: Provenance: Estate of Angel Herrera, Miami, Florida. This lot is available for truck shipment to points along the I-95 corridor at a flat rate of $400 (including Shipper's full coverage for damage or loss). Flat rate includes first-floor delivery within 50 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) extending from PBMA in Lake Worth Beach to Massachusetts, including but not limited to Washington (D.C.), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), New York City (New York), New Haven (Connecticut), Providence (Rhode Island), and Boston (Massachusetts). This flat rate will also be applicable to certain additional areas on shipper's normal routes, including Atlanta (Georgia), the Hamptons (New York), and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem (North Carolina). If your location is within the general area mentioned and you would like to confirm the flat rate applies or receive a revised quote for your specific needs, please contact Shipper directly: East Coast Express - Nicolas Prechaniuk: 973.803.6059. Shipper is a third-party vendor; payment for their services and any delivery instructions should be directed to them. PBMA has worked with Shipper for years and has full confidence in them, but Shipper will be solely responsible and insure against any damage or loss. We will work with Buyer and Shipper to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire to confirm availability of combination shipment and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 16, 2024
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Retrato de Flora 31 x 23 5/8 in (78.8 x 60 cm) (Painted in 1966)
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Retrato de Flora signed and dated 'Portocarrero 66' (lower left) oil on canvas 31 x 23 5/8 in (78.8 x 60 cm) Painted in 1966
Bonhams
May. 16, 2024
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Paisaje criollo 29 15/16 x 23 7/8 in (76 x 60.7 cm) (Painted in 1944)
Est: $45,000 - $55,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Paisaje criollo signed and dated 'Portocarrero 1944' (lower left) oil on canvas 29 15/16 x 23 7/8 in (76 x 60.7 cm) Painted in 1944
Bonhams
May. 11, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO WATERCOLOR & GOUACHE ON PAPER
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Attributed to Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985) watercolor and gouache on paper depicting a female face encompassed by foliate shapes and forms. Signed lower right and dated 1968. Viewable measures 24 3/4" x 18 1/2". Frame measures 30 1/4" x 24 1/4".
Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
Apr. 28, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912 - 1985) Latin American
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912 - 1985) Mixed Media on Cardboard , Signed lower right, measures 19 x 28 inches. Born in the neighborhood of El Cerro, Havana, in 1912. He began painting from an early age and at 14, he entered the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts. Having a strong temperament and unable to adapt to this apprenticeship, he left the institution and started working on his own. His work was first exhibited at the Salon of Fine Arts in Havana. Portocarrero was a professor at the Free Institute of Painting and Sculpture directed by Eduardo Abela in 1939. The artist traveled through Haiti, Europe and the US, where he opened an exhibition at the Julian Levy Gallery, in New York, in 1945. He also worked on many murals and ceramics.Portocarrero's works are exhibited in the permanent collections of the Museums of Modern Arts of: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and San Francisco; at the National Gallery in Canada; at Bellas Artes, Caracas; the Milwaukee Art Center, The Pan American Union in Washington; Modern Arts of Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Art Museum, Indianapolis; Bellas Artes, Montevideo; Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires; Instituto de Arte Contemporaneo, Lima, Peru; and at the National Museum in Havana.He painted tirelessly since his childhood and never planned any of his work. In his spontaneity, he had no idea what work he would create until the brush was about to strike the canvas. The artist died in Havana on April 7, 1985.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 28, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Latin American
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Gouache on paper, signed and dated 82, piece measures. Piece is accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Born in the neighborhood of El Cerro, Havana, in 1912. He began painting from an early age and at 14, he entered the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts. Having a strong temperament and unable to adapt to this apprenticeship, he left the institution and started working on his own. His work was first exhibited at the Salon of Fine Arts in Havana. Portocarrero was a professor at the Free Institute of Painting and Sculpture directed by Eduardo Abela in 1939. The artist traveled through Haiti, Europe and the US, where he opened an exhibition at the Julian Levy Gallery, in New York, in 1945. He also worked on many murals and ceramics.Portocarrero's works are exhibited in the permanent collections of the Museums of Modern Arts of: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and San Francisco; at the National Gallery in Canada; at Bellas Artes, Caracas; the Milwaukee Art Center, The Pan American Union in Washington; Modern Arts of Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Art Museum, Indianapolis; Bellas Artes, Montevideo; Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires; Instituto de Arte Contemporaneo, Lima, Peru; and at the National Museum in Havana.He painted tirelessly since his childhood and never planned any of his work. In his spontaneity, he had no idea what work he would create until the brush was about to strike the canvas. The artist died in Havana on April 7, 1985.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 28, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Latin American
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Gouache on paper, signed and dated 82, piece measures. Piece is accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Born in the neighborhood of El Cerro, Havana, in 1912. He began painting from an early age and at 14, he entered the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts. Having a strong temperament and unable to adapt to this apprenticeship, he left the institution and started working on his own. His work was first exhibited at the Salon of Fine Arts in Havana. Portocarrero was a professor at the Free Institute of Painting and Sculpture directed by Eduardo Abela in 1939. The artist traveled through Haiti, Europe and the US, where he opened an exhibition at the Julian Levy Gallery, in New York, in 1945. He also worked on many murals and ceramics.Portocarrero's works are exhibited in the permanent collections of the Museums of Modern Arts of: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and San Francisco; at the National Gallery in Canada; at Bellas Artes, Caracas; the Milwaukee Art Center, The Pan American Union in Washington; Modern Arts of Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Art Museum, Indianapolis; Bellas Artes, Montevideo; Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires; Instituto de Arte Contemporaneo, Lima, Peru; and at the National Museum in Havana.He painted tirelessly since his childhood and never planned any of his work. In his spontaneity, he had no idea what work he would create until the brush was about to strike the canvas. The artist died in Havana on April 7, 1985.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Apr. 23, 2024
PORTOCARRERO RENÉ (1912-1986)
Est: €200 - €250
Portrait
Campo & Campo
Apr. 14, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO RETRATO DE FLORA, 1975 GOUACHE & INK ON PAPER
Est: -
Rene Portocarrero (1912 - 1985) Retrato de Flora, 1975 Gouache / Ink on Paper. Signed and dated on lower left. A constant and recurring theme of Portocarrero's works is portraits of a mythic woman named Flora. He recalled in later years of his life that the Flora compositions had emerged throughout the years from his childhood memories. The dazzling Flora portraits fascinated the artist because they allude to a Cuban vision of femininity but also to the an universal and idyllic paradigm. Rene Portocarrero was a Cuban artist born in the neighborhood of El Cerro, Havana. He is noted for highly colorful, abstract paintings and also was a sculptor, ceramicist, scenic designer and book illustrator, publishing his own Las Máscaras (The Masks) in 1935 and El Sueño (The Dream) in 1939. His work was first exhibited in the Salon de Bellas Artes in Havana, and in 1934, he exhibited at the Havana Lyceum. The success of this event launched his career, which included in 1937 a collaboration with Mariano Rodriguez. In his lifetime, he won 'best collection' at the seventh São Paulo Art Biennial (1963), was honoured by the governments of Bulgaria and Poland, and given a seat on UNESCO's International Association of Fine Art. In 1981 he received the 'Felix Varela' prize from Cuba, and in 1982 he received the 'Aztec Eagle', Mexico's highest award. His works are among the permanent collections of the Museums of Modern Arts of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, San Francisco; National Gallery in Canada; Bellas Artes, Caracas; Milwaukee Art Center; Union Panamericana, Washington; Modern Arts of Paris; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Art Museum, Indianapolis; Bellas Artes, Montevideo; Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires; Instituto de Arte Contemporaneo, Lima, Peru; Museo Nacional, Havana. Artist: Rene Portocarrero Title: Retrato de Flora, 1975 Medium: Gouache / Ink on Paper Circa/Year: 1975 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 14.75" x 12" Sheet Keywords: Abstract, Latin American, Modern; Ref: BD1705
Bradford's
Apr. 13, 2024
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Painting Cuban
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Painting Cuban, oil on canvas. Dated 1961. 24 inches high x 17 inches wide. Framed Measures 32 inches high x 24 1/2 inches wide.
Joshua Kodner
Apr. 07, 2024
Rene Portocarrero Oil on Board
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Rene Portocarrero (CUBAN, 1912-1985) oil on board 19" x 17" abstract person
1stBid
Mar. 05, 2024
La virgen y el niño con su fruta
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
The Vanguard Spirit: Modern and Surrealist Masterworks From an Important Estate René Portocarrero 1912 - 1985 La virgen y el niño con su fruta signed Portocarrero and dated 80 (lower left) gouache, tempera and brush and ink on paper 21⅞ by 18 in. 55.6 by 45.7 cm. Executed in 1980.
Sotheby's
Mar. 05, 2024
Composición geométrica
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
The Vanguard Spirit: Modern and Surrealist Masterworks from an Important Estate René Portocarrero 1912 - 1985 Composición geométrica signed René Portocarrero, dated 1953 and dedicated Para Odell (lower left) tempera and brush and ink on paper laid down on board 14⅞ by 11 in. 37.8 by 27.9 cm. Executed in 1953.
Sotheby's
Mar. 05, 2024
Catedral en azul
Est: $18,000 - $22,000
The Vanguard Spirit: Modern and Surrealist Masterworks from an Important Estate René Portocarrero 1912 - 1985 Catedral en azul signed Portocarrero and dated 1961 (lower left); signed Portocarrero, titled and dated 1961 (on the reverse) oil on canvas 33¼ by 23⅛ in. 84.4 by 58.7 cm. Executed in 1961.
Sotheby's
Jan. 27, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBAN 1912-1985)
Est: $750 - $1,000
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBAN 1912-1985) Untitled, 1943 ink on paper 33 x 38 cm (13 x 15 in.); unframed signed and dated lower right CONDITION The work is in good condition, visible paper aging and staining, some line creasing to the center, and the corners, small scratches with paper loss along the lower edge. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Jan. 27, 2024
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBAN 1912-1985)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
RENE PORTOCARRERO (CUBAN 1912-1985) Angels, 1941 watercolor and ink on paper 27 x 35 cm (10 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.) [sheet]; unframed signed and dated lower right PROVENANCE Acquired at Castells Auctions, Montevideo, Uruguay by the current owner. CONDITION The work is in good condition, some surface staining and paper aging, a pin hole lower left corner, upper left and lower right corners have slight creasing, upper left corner is slightly torn. The drawing is laid on board attached to paper. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Dec. 12, 2023
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (El Cerro, Cuba, 1912 - Havana, Cuba, 1985). "Santa Bárbara", 1963. Engraving on paper. Moisture stains in the lower margin which do not affect the work
Est: €400 - €500
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (El Cerro, Cuba, 1912 - Havana, Cuba, 1985). "Santa Bárbara", 1963. Engraving on paper. Moisture stains in the lower margin which do not affect the work. Signed and dated at lower right. Justified in pencil at the lower left. Measures: 19.5 x 19.5 cm; 34 x 34 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. René Portocarrero is known for his colourful abstract paintings, although he was also a sculptor, ceramist, stage designer and book illustrator. As a muralist, he carried out projects in the Havana Prison, in a church in the Cuban town of Bauta, in the Cuban National Hospital and in the National Theatre of Cuba. He began painting at a very young age, and at the age of fourteen he entered the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts. However, he soon abandoned his studies, as his strong temperament did not fit in with the rules of the institution. His training from then on was self-taught. He exhibited his work for the first time at the Salón de Bellas Artes in Havana, and in 1934 he held his first personal exhibition at the Lyceum in the same city. The success of this exhibition was a great boost to his career, which enabled him to work at the Estudio Libre para Pintores y Escultores de La Habana (Free Studio for Painters and Sculptors of Havana), together with Mariano Rodríguez. He was linked to the generation of poets of the so-called "Grupo de Orígenes".
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 12, 2023
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (El Cerro, Cuba, 1912 – Havana, Cuba, 1985). “Pink figure”, 1964. Oil on panel. Signed and dated in the lower left corner. Signed, dated and titled on the back.
Est: €7,000 - €8,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (El Cerro, Cuba, 1912 - Havana, Cuba, 1985). "Pink figure", 1964. Oil on panel. Signed and dated in the lower left corner. Signed, dated and titled on the back. Measurements: 39 x 28 cm. Provenance: Manuel Reguera Saumell collection, recognised as one of the great Cuban writers and playwrights of the 20th century. As the set of photographs that accompany this collection testify, Reguera forged a close friendship 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. Known for his female portraits, in this work Portocarrero presents us with an exceptional image in which the way of composing the scene shows influences typical of antiquity. The way in which the young woman is touched in the manner of a nimbus and the use of geometry to define the forms are characteristics that refer to a certain hieratism typical of artistic expressions such as the Kuroi or even Paleochristian representations. Technically, the work shows us a period of transition in which the dominance of geometry gave way to an increasingly abstract aesthetic. René Portocarrero is best known for his colourful abstract paintings, although he was also a sculptor, ceramist, scenic designer, muralist and book illustrator. He began painting at a very young age, and at the age of fourteen he entered the San Alejandro Academy of Fine Arts. However, he soon dropped out of his studies, as his strong temperament did not fit in with the rules of the institution. His training thereafter was self-taught. He exhibited his work for the first time at the Salón de Bellas Artes in Havana, and in 1934 he held his first personal exhibition at the Lyceum in the same city. The success of this exhibition was a great boost to his career, which enabled him to work at the Estudio Libre para Pintores y Escultores de La Habana (Free Studio for Painters and Sculptors of Havana), together with Mariano Rodríguez. Linked to the generation of poets of the so-called "Grupo de Orígenes", he published drawings in several literary magazines of the time, as well as two books. In 1943 he became a teacher of free drawing at the Havana Prison, and during these years he began several cycles of paintings. The following year he exhibited his works in New York at the Julian Levy Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art. He also began several trips that took him to paint in Haiti, Europe and the United States. Around 1950 he began to work on the decoration of ceramic pieces at the Taller Experimental de Santiago de Las Vegas, together with other artists such as Wifredo Lam, Amelia Peláez and Mariano Martínez. In 1951 he received the National Painting Prize for the first of his so-called "Havana Landscapes". He took part in the São Paulo Biennial in 1957 and 1963, and in the Venice Biennial in 1952 and 1966. Throughout his career, Portocarrero received numerous prizes and distinctions, including the Sambra International Prize (São Paulo Biennial, 1963), etc. In 1985, the year of his death, he held a travelling exhibition with a large part of his work, which toured several European countries and definitively consolidated his already internationally recognised artistic legacy. René Portocarrero is currently represented in major centres of artistic relevance, including the MoMA in New York, the National Museums of Fine Arts in Havana, Santiago de Chile and Argentina, the Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Modern Art in São Paulo, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Santiago de Chile and many others, as well as in important private collections.
Setdart Auction House
Dec. 09, 2023
RENE PORTOCARRERO TEMPERA ON BOARD "CATHEDRAL" 1967
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
RENE PORTOCARRERO TEMPERA ON BOARD "CATHEDRAL" 1967 René Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985) tempera on illustration board, titled "Catedral". Signed and dated 1967 in the lower left corner. Portocarrero studied at "San Alejandro" briefly before leaving to learn by his means. He became well known during the "Vanguardia" era of Cuban modern art as a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, scenic designer, and book illustrator, having contemporaries like Amelia Peláez. Dimensions: 11.75 x 14.75" Provenance: From the collection of Cuban sculptor, Fausto Ramos, who also acted as director at the famed Cuban art institute, "San Alejandro" or Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, from 1962-1963.
Omnia Auctions
Dec. 09, 2023
RENE PORTOCARRERO INK & WATERCOLOR ON PAPER 1978
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
RENE PORTOCARRERO INK & WATERCOLOR ON PAPER 1978 René Portocarrero (Cuban, 1912-1985) ink and watercolor on paper, portrait of a woman in the style of an Aztec codex. Signed and dated 1978 in the lower left corner. Portocarrero studied at "San Alejandro" briefly before leaving to learn by his means. He became well known during the "Vanguardia" era of Cuban modern art as a painter, sculptor, ceramicist, scenic designer, and book illustrator, having contemporaries like Amelia Peláez. Dimensions: 7.25 x 8" Provenance: From the collection of Cuban sculptor, Fausto Ramos, who also acted as director at the famed Cuban art institute, "San Alejandro" or Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes, from 1962-1963.
Omnia Auctions
Nov. 28, 2023
Rene Portocarrero, Cuba (1912-1985) Painting
Est: $50 - $100
Rene Portocarrero, Cuba (1912-1985) Painting, Oil on Canvas. Framed. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Sight- 19" x 23", Frame- 23" x 27". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 25, 2023
René Portocarrero "Man with Bird" Original Watercolour
Est: $400 - $500
René Portocarrero original watercolour of a man with a bird. Damage along with the periphery due to how it was previously framed, but image unaffected. Included with an appraisal from Mearto, and appraised at $2,500-$5,000 fair market value. Theme: Fine Art, Original
Oakwood Auctions
Nov. 24, 2023
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), Untitled, 1964
Est: $7,500 - $10,000
Tempera on heavy paper, 29 x 23 in; 73.66 x 58.42 cm. Signed and dated recto lower left. Unique
PAAP Auctions
Nov. 24, 2023
René Portocarrero (1912-1985), Carnival, 1970
Est: $100 - $150
Poster, 19 x 26.50 in; 48.26 x 67.31 cm. Signed and dated recto lower right, Unique
PAAP Auctions
Nov. 21, 2023
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985), Head of Jaqueline, 1954, Gouache on paper, Image/Sheet: 18" H x 13.5" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985) Head of Jaqueline, 1954 Gouache on paper Signed and dated lower left: Portocarrero
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 15, 2023
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Sin titulo 30 x 20 3/4 in (76.2 x 52.7 cm) (Executed in 1949)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Sin titulo signed and dated 'Portocarrero 1949' (lower right) gouache and watercolor on paper mounted on board 30 x 20 3/4 in (76.2 x 52.7 cm) Executed in 1949
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2023
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Torso de mujer 15 3/4 x 11 13/16 in (40 x 30 cm) (Painted in 1959)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
RENÉ PORTOCARRERO (1912-1985) Torso de mujer signed and dated 'Portocarrero 59' (lower left) oil on board 15 3/4 x 11 13/16 in (40 x 30 cm) Painted in 1959
Bonhams
Nov. 14, 2023
Paisaje
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
The Vanguard Spirit: Modern and Surrealist Masterworks from an Important Estate René Portocarrero 1912 - 1985 Paisaje signed Portocarrero and dated 1944 (lower right) oil on Masonite 38 by 32 in. 96.5 by 81.3 cm. Executed in 1944.
Sotheby's
Nov. 12, 2023
Rene Portocarrero (Cuban) "Desnudo en Interior"
Est: $400 - $800
Rene Portocarrero (Cuban, Feb 1912- Apr 1985) oil on masonite, titled "Desnudo en Interior", dated 1954 digital COA. Signed and dated lower left. Measures 23.5" x 17.5".
Neely Auction