La Bandolonista (sketch)
09 November 2025
Description

Allegedly signed by Leonora Carrington, this is what appears to be a sketch of her sculpture "La Bandolonista", and "La harpista" . The artwork and signature, that share the style and morphology of other Carrington's work, seems have used pencil for the outlines , and a kind of ink or watercolor for the shading and coloring of the images. This drawing is made over paper and is stamped on the back, and, while those stamps are clearly visible, they offer no proof of authenticity, as they were most likely added later on.

Dimensions

27 x 33 in

Acquired from
Online Auction
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 10 hours
By David U.
Nov 09, 11:40 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,500 - $3,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is an alleged drawing attributed to Leonora Carrington (1917–2011), titled “La Bandolonista (sketch).” The work, executed in pencil and ink or watercolor on paper, measures approximately 27 x 33 inches and features a surreal female figure with elongated limbs and a crescent-shaped head, holding a stringed instrument. The composition and iconography are consistent with Carrington’s surrealist vocabulary, echoing her fascination with hybrid beings and musical archetypes as seen in works like “La harpista.” The drawing also bears a visible signature and stamped marks on the verso, though these do not constitute authentication evidence.

While the style aligns with Carrington’s known imagery, the lack of verifiable provenance, absence of gallery or estate documentation, and the posthumous nature of the stamps significantly reduce its collectible certainty. If authenticated by a recognized authority (such as the Carrington estate or a major Latin American art specialist), similar drawings have reached 20,000–40,000 USD at auction. Without authentication, its market value as an attributed or follower piece would reasonably fall within the 1,500–3,000 USD range, reflecting both the quality of execution and the speculative attribution.

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