Thoughts on Cuban artist Adelfa Cantelli painting + help w/title of a David Bumbeck print?

Discussion in 'Art' started by journeymagazine, Jun 29, 2022.

  1. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Found these 2 while roaming through a thrift store - the surreal(?) or impressionist(?) painting of a nude is by Cuban artist Adelfa Cantelli -who was a graphic designer, painter & comic artist. His biggest claim to fame - I think - is that he was a contributing artist on the 1960's comic/magazine Fantasia!
    But I haven't been able to find any paintings by him - has anyone heard of him? Would his painting be collectible?
    What would I call this painting?

    I also found a limited edition print by well known printer/artist David Bumbeck - I think! The signature on the print I found looks like Bumbeck to me, but on the back of the frame the framer/gallery sticker has a phone number with 2 letters & 5 digits; which we stopped using in the early 1960's. David Bumbeck was born in 1940 - so it's possible, but I'm not sure.
    Is the print by David Bumbeck? Also can anyone make out the title? ( I see Evening Musicgal...maybe?)

    Final photo is of a Picasso exhibition poster I also found; my friend/the manager charged me $25 each so I think worse case I can get my $75 back with the Picasso poster alone, right?

    Thank you for any help!

    ART PAINTING CUBAN CANTELLI 1AAA.JPG ART PAINTING CUBAN CANTELLI 2AA.JPG ART PAINTING CUBAN CANTELLI 3AA.JPG ART PAINTING CUBAN CANTELLI 4AA.JPG ART PAINTING CUBAN CANTELLI 6AA.JPG ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 1AA.JPG ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 1AAA.JPG ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 3AA.JPG ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 4AA.JPG ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 5AA.JPG
     
  2. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Back label - sorry photo program giving problems resizing

    ART PRINT BUMBECK DAVE 7AA RESIZED aa.JPG
     
  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  4. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Evening Madrigal.
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Cantelli appears to have been working in Miami between 1960 and 1979. Mostly known for involvement with the Cuban theater. Oh, and he's a she. Adelfa is a girl's name (means oleander.) Here she is listed in the book a 1970 volume of Boletín de artes visuales (or Visual Arts Bulletin in English.) Describes her as a "painter" and refers to an exhibit of her work at the Pan American Bank of Miami between March 15 and 26 of that year. The exhibit consisted of 18 figurative works of mostly Cuban scenes and landscapes. Wonder if yours was one of them.

    Debora

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  6. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    ? Picasso poster pic.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And I imagine her work would be collectible. A female Cuban artist who was likely part of the early exile. The University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection has something of hers. Vaguely described as a "reproduction."

    Debora
     
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  8. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    I am on phone now but when I reboot computer I'm hoping I can post Picasso exhibition poster.
    Debora & houseful you never cease to amaze!
    I humbly thank you!
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Bumbeck works with that medium, works with that subject and that does appear to be his signature. Here's a work of his entitled 'Madrigale.' (Yours has the similar title of 'Evening Madrigal.')

    https://www.amazon.com/Madrigale/dp/B00IO1K01G

    Debora

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  10. Debora

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  11. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    What an asset you are to this forum deb !!!
     
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  12. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    How kind, Charlie. Thank you.

    Debora
     
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  13. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    I always like seeing the items you find Journey.
     
  14. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks Houseful - here's the Picasso poster.
    Again and always Debora, I am indebted to you - I wish my computer was half as good!

    ART POSTER PICASSO GALERIE FELIX VERCEL 1972 1AA.JPG ART POSTER PICASSO GALERIE FELIX VERCEL 1972 2AA.JPG ART POSTER PICASSO GALERIE FELIX VERCEL 1972 3AA.JPG ART POSTER PICASSO GALERIE FELIX VERCEL 1972 8AA.JPG
     
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  15. Houseful

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  16. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    You did ok for $25
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  17. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    One of my regular customers who collects nude paintings offered me $250 for it?
     
  18. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Not a clue as to value. But here is a list of organizations that promote/display Cuban art in Miami. Dunno if any have an acquisition budget:

    The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, the Cuban Legacy Gallery, and MDC Special Collections at Miami Dade College.

    Debora
     
  19. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks Debora - MD college north campus is only a few minutes from my house; I'll check with them & see what they say
     
  20. journeymagazine

    journeymagazine Well-Known Member

    Thanks - but many times I wouldn't know what I had if not for you and Debora!
     
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