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El retórico

José Chávez Morado (Mexican, 1909–2002)

MX$18,000 hammer

≈ $1,048≈ £769≈ €883

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Auction history of this work: offered 2 times ↓

Medium
Drawing · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Lápiz de grafito sobre papel”
Signed / inscribed
Firmado
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
29 x 22.5 cm
Auction house
Morton Subastas
Sale
Subasta de Artistas Mexicanos (22265)
Date
February 12, 2026
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Lot
97
Estimate
MX$20,000 – MX$30,000 (≈ $1,165 – $1,747) (≈ £854 – £1,282) (≈ €981 – €1,471)
Source
Auction house live.mortonsubastas.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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Provenance trail: auction history of this work

Offered twice between 2025 and 2026 · sold 1 · bought in / unsold 1

  1. El retórico, Morton Subastas 2025

    Sep 25, 2025 · Morton Subastas

    Subasta de Arte Mexicano, lot 131

    Bought in / unsold · est. MX$30,000 – MX$40,000

    As catalogued

    José Chávez Morado, “El retórico”

    Lápiz de grafito sobre papel

    29 x 22.5 cm

  2. El retórico, Morton Subastas 2026

    Feb 12, 2026 · Morton Subastas this result

    Subasta de Artistas Mexicanos, lot 97

    Sold MX$18,000Sign up to see · est. MX$20,000 – MX$30,000

    As catalogued

    José Chávez Morado, “El retórico”

    Lápiz de grafito sobre papel

    29 x 22.5 cm

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