Emporium | June 11, 2025
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 542
Notable Signatures and Sketches, Roberto Montenegro and Miguel Covarrubias
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$350
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Mexico, 20th century)
On three Mexican menu cards and one New York cafe card: Two L'Escargot menus with artist signatures and sketches, dated February 5th, 1935, for Tommy's birthday party, referring to Thomas Laughlin (Pennsylvania/Maine, 1887-1964): from reputable artists including Roberto Montenegro (Mexico, 1885-1968), Miguel Covarrubias (Mexican-American, 1904-1957), Rosa Rolanda (Mexican-American, 1895-1970), possibly architect Luis Barragan (Mexico, 1902-1988), and others; Restaurant Prendes menu, Mexico City: drawings attributed to Roberto Montenegro and/or Miguel Covarrubias; Arabian Nights Cafe invite card: sketch of woman dancing; pencil and ink, largest 9-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
Condition
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Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina
loose, handling grime, creases, some small tears, toning, fading
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