Jorge J. Mayol, Sleeping Tigers, acrylic
Auction Date: February 14, 2025
Sold for: $1,134
Lot: 3224
(Argentinean/American, CA, born 1948),
Sleeping Tigers, 2007,
acrylic on canvas.
(approximate dimensions - sight: 27-1/2 x 39-1/2 inches),
signed and dated lower right.
Provenance: Glenshaw Estate.
Bio: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and raised on his familys cattle farm, he draws inspiration from wildlife and natural beauty found there. Early demonstrated talent encouraged by his father led him to be an apprenticed with renowned illustrator, Axel Amuschastegui. During this time, he assists in producing a series of volumes depicting wildlife of the world. In the 1990s, he moved to the US and studied the various North American species. His work has been exhibited in the US, UK, Argentina, and Italy.
Condition: Surface dust, no visible inpaint under UV light sealed verso.
Notes: Frame has light wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 37-1/2 x 49-3/4 inches.