Fausto de Lima (Spanish, 1923-1994), Nude with Two Baboons, oil on canvas. Signed lower right. [Approximate dimensions - sight: 50 3/8" H x 37 1/2" W]. Fausto de Lima was a Spanish artist born in Madrid who initially worked as a journalist and art critic for nearly 20 years after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. Later, he devoted himself passionately to painting. In 1958, he exhibited at the Ateneo Gallery in Palma de Mallorca, where he won an award. Despite his artistic achievements, he has been described as “the Spanish artist who fell into oblivion.”

Surface dust and dirt, craquelure including dry cracking. No inpaint under UV/black light. Dirt pockets verso. Framed: 54" H x 41" W.