Hugo De Soto (Cuban American, 1928) Abstract composition in blue, yellow and orange. Measurements: 24 x 39 inches inclusive the frame Description: Oil on canvas. Signed Hugo De Soto on the back. The oil dates back to the mid 1960s-1970s and originates from when Hugo De Soto lived and worked in Denmark. During this period, he exhibited at Gallery Modern in Silkeborg, Denmark in 1972. Large impressive abstract composition done in shades of blues, yellow and orange. A very rare oil and a collectors dream. The oil is framed in its original mid-century wooden frame thats been custom made for the oil. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. Condition: Ready to hang. The oil comes directly from an estate and could use a light cleaning. There are some few tiny cracks on the surface of the oil due to the old age. And one professional restoration, only visible from the back. Otherwise fine with no holes, tears or missing paint. Hugo De Soto (Cuban American, 1928) Large oil. Hugo De Soto (1928) Listed Cuban American Postwar artist. Born in Cuba, De Soto studied painting at the San Alejandro Academy in Havana, and in 1946 won a scholarship to Detroit, in the United States, where he studied under John Foster at the Society of Art and Craft. Exhibited in the Michigan Artists Exhibition during the 1950s under the name Hugo Rodriguez. De Soto worked and lived in France, Italy and Denmark. Many of his works are on display in many prominent galleries throughout the world, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Vatican Library, and in the private collections of Pope Paul VI, the Library of Congress, in Washington and Danish queen, Margrethe II. Exhibitions in which he has participated are: the Biennial of Cali (Colombia), Space Cardin (Paris), International Graphic Exhibition (New York City), Salon d’Automne (Grand Palais, Paris), Salon des Independants (Grand Palais, Paris). All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Hugo De Soto (Cuban American, 1928) Large oil. Abstract composition. Very rare” is in sale since Thursday, December 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “fine-scandinavian-art” and is located in Osterbro. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Motif: Abstract composition
• Date of Creation: 1950-1969
• Originality: Original
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Medium: Oil
• Style: Abstract
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Features: Framed
• Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
• Color: Multi-Color
• Artist: Hugo De Soto
• Year: 1960-1970s