MEXICO CITY.- Morton Subastas announces its upcoming Important European and Mexican Art Sale. For this special occasion Morton has gathered a magnificent selection of artworks from well renowned European and Mexican masters, ranging from the 17th century to the early 20th century. The auction will take place on the 1st of June in the saleroom located at Monte Athos 179 in Mexico City.

One of the leading lots of the auction is an exceptional painting by Neapolitan master Luca Giordano. The scene taken from the Old Testament represents the repentant King David with the prophet Gad and an angel holding a sword and a skull. It is a masterful artwork that by means of contrasting light effects, diagonal views and outstanding gestures is ready to please even the most demanding collector. This painting has quite a provenance and its latest owner was the prestigious Colnaghi Gallery in London.

Another highlight of the sale is an impressive view of the Palladian bridge at Wilton by the Irish artist Sir John Lavery. This painting is quite a finding for the Latin American art market, and it is –as far as we know- one of three different versions of the theme by the artist. The piece which is signed and dated in 1920, perfectly corresponds to the visit of Lavery to the state of the Herbert family, counts of Pembroke near Salisbury.

Also a very special European painting is a picturesque scene with a shepherd by the Dutch painter Anton Mauve. Beside its indisputable technique and modest simplicity, Mauve was one of the main artists of the School of Painting of the Hage, influenced by notorious artists like Corot and Millet. Later one in his career he had the opportunity to teach and collaborate with other important painters such as Vincent Van Gogh, how was cousin to his wife.

Last but not least, the auction includes an impressive religious painting by the 18th century Mexican artist Jose de Paes. It is a tender and pious representation of a Divine Sherpherdess, one of the most popular avocations of the Virgin Mary that quickly spread across all America. Through a delicate composition, a warm palette and a complex iconographic program, Paes shows his high skilled technique and knowledge of the models of representation according to its time.

The exhibition prior to the auction will be open to the public from the 23rd of May to the 29th of May in the saleroom located at Monte Athos 179 in Mexico City.
For further information and advisories please contact Mr. Eduardo Renaud at erenaud@mortonsubastas.com