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TONY MAFIA

1931 – 1999

Tony Mafia didn't paint for the elite. He lived on the move, and his work carries the weight of the streets he walked and the people he met.

They are thick with the atmosphere of moments lived—raw, unpolished humanity. From flamenco halls to roadside bars, Mafia captured the condition of the wanderer.

A representative Self Portrait of Tony "Looking to get back in the good graces" clutching the skirt of the "State of Denmark" who is in turn holding her child the "Citizens of Denmark"

CARL HØYRUP

1893-1961

Carl Høyrup (1893–1961) is a classic example of Danish sporting art. Høyrup was a well-listed artist who graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in Copenhagen and studied under the renowned Danish animal painter Johannes Larsen.

Arikna Taman Ubud

1972

The "Taman" Connection: Taman is a specific village district in Ubud known for its concentration of traditional and "Young Artist" style painters.

Artistic Style: The work features the hallmark "flat" perspective and vibrant, patterned landscapes characteristic of the movement. However, yours is a more "Westernized" oil-on-canvas composition, likely created during the peak of the 1970s Balinese tourism and art boom.

The Subject: The depiction of a mother and child in a lush, tropical setting with a bird and plumeria flowers is a classic Balinese theme, often representing harmony and the cycle of life.

Manifest Item: 147099

Self Portrait Maria & Natalia Pechnatikov

Maria & Natalia Pechnatikov
55 1/2" x 43 1/2"

RECOVERY STATUS: AUTHENTICATED / SECURED
ORIGIN: PRIVATE ESTATE ACQUISITION

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Maria & Natalia Pechnatikov

1986

The Pechnatikov sisters, Maria and Natalia, represent a formidable creative force. Originally from Russia and currently established in Berlin, the duo produces work that epitomizes a "raw" aesthetic, frequently interrogating complex themes of identity, duality, and the inherent friction between the individual and the collective.

Their self-portraits transcend mere vanity, functioning instead as profound psychological excavations. Locating a Pechnatikov piece outside of institutional settings is considered a significant discovery; their body of work is almost exclusively associated with elite contemporary galleries and prestigious European biennials. Ultimately, their art serves as a singular, visceral dialogue—a rare window into a collaborative psyche where two distinct perspectives fuse, allowing a twin mind to act and create as one.

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