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Manolo Valdés

Spanish · b. 1942 · Painter, Printmaker

Manolo Valdés is a Spanish artist residing in New York, working in paint, sculpture, and mixed media. He introduced to Spain a form of expression that combined political and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Manolo Valdés, Reina Mariana, 2016, epoxy on woodReina MarianaPhillips · $444,500≈ £352,247≈ €410,358Sign up to see
  2. Manolo Valdés, Retrato de Dorothy IV, 2000, oil, tape and burlap collage on burlapRetrato de Dorothy IVPhillips · $346,500≈ £249,316≈ €290,298Sign up to see
  3. Manolo Valdés, Retrato de Dorothy III, 2000, oil on burlapRetrato de Dorothy IIIPhillips · £261,000≈ $341,258≈ €291,499Sign up to see

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  1. Manolo Valdés, Regina, 2000, bronze
    Regina, 2000
    Sculpture
    18 7/8 x 12 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (48 x 33 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 179
    $55,440≈ £41,712≈ €45,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Manolo Valdés, Romy, 2009, oil, collaged burlap, tape and thread on burlap
    Romy, 2009
    Oil · Other support
    228.6 x 188 cm (90 x 74 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 141
    £187,500≈ $244,313≈ €225,339Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Manolo Valdés, Black Tulips, 2008, oil on burlap
    Black Tulips, 2008
    Oil · Other support
    240 x 205 cm (94 1/2 x 80 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £175,000≈ $228,025≈ €210,316Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Manolo Valdés, Helene X, 2005, etching in colors with collage on Acuari handmade paper
    Helene X, 2005
    Etching · Paper
    64¾ h x 38 w in (164 x 97 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 157
    $5,625≈ £4,304≈ €5,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
  5. Manolo Valdés, Menina, 1998, olive wood
    Menina, 1998
    olive wood · Panel
    126.3 x 99 x 77.4 cm (49 3/4 x 38 7/8 x 30 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    £187,500≈ $231,263≈ €211,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Manolo Valdés, Don Juan, 2007, The complete set of ten etchings in colours, on handmade Richard de Bas paper, the full sheets, with title page, text pages, and colophon, the sheets loose (as issued), all contained in the original printed portfolio with suede spine and Plexiglas slipcase
    Don Juan, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. III/XII
    all S. approx. 75.4 x 55 cm (29 5/8 x 21 5/8 in.) portfolio 76.5 x 58 x 5.5 cm (30 1/8 x 22 7/8 x 2 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    £11,875≈ $14,641≈ €13,355Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Manolo Valdés, Las Meninas, 2000, The complete set of ten etchings in colours, on Eskulan handmade paper, the full sheets, with accompanying book containing illustrations by the artist and the essay Dancing Notes on Las Meninas by Josep Palau I Sabre, the sheets loose (as issued) contained in the original printed and embossed paper-covered portfolio and original printed Plexiglas folder
    Las Meninas, 2000
    Etching · Paper · ed. 82/100
    all S. approx. 67.3 x 52.1 cm (26 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.) portfolio 70.5 x 54.9 x 7.6 cm (27.75 x 21 5/8 x 3 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    £21,250≈ $26,199≈ €23,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Manolo Valdés, Rostro sobre fondo turquesa, 2002, oil and burlap collage on canvas
    Rostro sobre fondo turquesa, 2002
    Oil · Canvas
    52 1/4 x 60 in. (132.8 x 152.5 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    $225,000≈ £174,676≈ €201,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $180,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Manolo Valdés, Reina Mariana, 2017, bronze with gold patina
    Reina Mariana, 2017
    Sculpture · ed. 6/8
    50 x 34 x 23 cm (19 5/8 x 13 3/8 x 9 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 178
    £187,500≈ $246,075≈ €218,326Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £70,000–90,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Manolo Valdés, Don Juan: eight plates, 2007, Eight etchings in colours, on handmade Richard de Bas paper, the full sheets
    Don Juan: eight plates, 2007
    Etching · Paper · ed. 14/120
    all S. approx. 74.5 x 55.5 cm (29 3/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 166
    £21,250≈ $27,674≈ €24,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (4)

Lots by Manolo Valdés that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Manolo Valdés signature

46 catalogued lots by Manolo Valdés record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (76% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

  • on the reverse19
  • lower right5
  • along the bottom1

Form

  • signed28
  • signed and dated16
  • signed in pencil1
  • initialled1
  • Signed and dated 'M VALDEZ 88' on the reverse — Ribera como pretexto, Phillips, Mar 7, 2025
  • Signed, titled and dated "MVALDES ARIELLE 2007" on the reverse — Arielle, Phillips, Nov 20, 2024
  • Signed, titled and dated "MVALDES Flores azules 2006" on the reverse — Flores azules, Phillips, Nov 20, 2024

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About Manolo Valdés

Manolo Valdés is a Spanish artist residing in New York, working in paint, sculpture, and mixed media. He introduced to Spain a form of expression that combined political and social obligations with humor and irony.

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