Signed and dated lower right: Gattorno 46

The artist; His wife, Isabel Gattorno, inherited from the above, 1980; Private collection, acquired from the above, 1982.

Antonio Gattorno (1904-1980) Three Fish, 1946 Oil on canvas 18 x 25 inches (45.7 x 63.5 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Gattorno 46 PROVENANCE: The artist; His wife, Isabel Gattorno, inherited from the above, 1980; Private collection, acquired from the above, 1982. Three Fish (1946) by Cuban painter Antonio Gattorno is an important work that reflects both his connection to Cuban identity and his evolution within the modernist movement. Together, fish and eggs in Gattorno's work can be seen as representations of life's full cycle, from birth and potential (egg) to sustenance and resilience (fish). These symbols capture both individual and cultural resilience, as Gattorno used his art to navigate the themes of identity, survival, and renewal, drawing from personal, cultural, and universal wellsprings of meaning. Through these recurring motifs, Gattorno's work invites viewers to consider the nature of life, growth, and the enduring strength within cultural heritage. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Unlined canvas. Buckling to canvas in right side of work and in lower left corner. Stretcher bar marks visible at edges. Scattered whiteish/grey accretions in lower right quadrant. Mild surface dirt and dust. Not examined out of frame. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Small dots of retouching to lower edge in lower right corner. A few small dots and dashes of apparent strengthening applied to the female figure at right. Framed Dimensions 19 X 26 Inches