Description: RARE Pre-1968 Original XAVIER CUGAT - "WATERMELONS" Framed Oil on Canvas. Features an ornate wood frame, gold hammered inner frame with raw silk mat. Painting was purchased in Aug.1968 at an Auction House in Oregon. Comes with the Original A.I.A. Card with Registration No. A gorgeous work that would be perfect for any southwest decor. Update with a new frame and make it more contemporary. This is a wonderful, rare piece of art to add to any collection. Condition: Excellent, beautiful with vibrant, bright colors. Some minor soil/discoloration on the Mat and backside of canvas. Wood frame has a few minor marks/scratches/cracks and light separation at top corners. Painting Approx. Dimensions: 35" x 41" Full Frame24" x 30" Canvas Only Artist Xavier Cugat began drawing as a hobby at age 16. He first started drawing caricatures professionally in 1927 after having an unsuccessful career as a concert soloist. Collectors looking for modern lithographs of newspaper art, such as editorial cartoons, and contemporary paintings for sale online will find many excellent examples of such works are available through Invaluable. Xavier Cugat ("Cugie") Born 1 January 1900 - Died 27 October 1990) was a Spanish musician and bandleader who spent his formative years in Havana, Cuba. A trained violinist and arranger, he was a leading figure in the spread of Latin music. In New York City, he was the leader of the resident orchestra at the Waldorf–Astoria before and after World War II. He was also a cartoonist and a restaurateur and was married to Spanish actress CHARO. https://www.xaviercugat.com/auto-biography/obituary# SEE/ZOOM ALL PHOTOS FOR EXACT CONDITION OF ITEM. SORRY, NO RETURNS. SMOKE-FREE! HANDLING FEE COVERS PROFESSIONAL PACKING AND ADDITIONAL INSURANCE. SEE MY OTHER LISTING FOR ADDITIONAL WORKS BY Xavier Cugat! Make an offer for the whole Cugat collection!
Price: 3800 USD
Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California
End Time: 2025-01-25T21:26:20.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Xavier Cugat
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Signed: Yes
Size: Large
Theme: Art
Material: Canvas
Framing: Framed
