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Leopoldo Gonzales Jr.
"Penguin" Large Mid Century Piece on Masonite.

Circa 1958

About the Item

Leopoldo Gonzales Jr Born 1921 San Antonio Artist Image Size: 48 x 36 Frame Size: 52 x 40 Medium: Oil / Casein Circa 1958 Mid Century Modern "Penguin" Signed and titled on verso. I recently acquired his estate. One of the very few San Antonio Mid Century Artists. Biography Leopoldo Gonzales Jr Born 1921 Exhibited in the Dallas at the Dallas Museum of Fine Art late 50s early 60s.  Mid Century Artist and Frame Maker.  Associated with the Men of Art Guild gallery in San Antonio. Don't forget to visit and save our 1stdibs storefront to keep an eye on our new postings each week.
  • Creator:
    Leopoldo Gonzales Jr. (1921, American, Mexican)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1958
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent in new frame. Don't forget to visit and save our 1stdibs storefront to keep an eye on our new postings each week.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Antonio, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU76932413563
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