Raphael De Soto

RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987) Love Slaves to the Beasts of Torture, Battle Cry cover , November 1960 Gouache on board 20 x 15 in. Signed lower right This outstanding Desoto painting was used on two magazine covers. It was used for the cover of Battle Cry Nov 1960 and Man's Best November 1962. This cover scene is also reproduced on page 411 of Men's Adventure Magazines by Max Allan Collins, George Hagenauer, and Steven Heller, Taschen Books, 2004. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000. Condition Report*: This piece is matted and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 20.25 in. Crease through central region of board, otherwise good condition with only normal wear commensurate with age. *Heritage Auction Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

Jesus Raphael Soto (1923-2005) S/T oil on masonite with metal assemblage 23 5/8 x 23 5/8 x 3 7/8in. (60 x 60 x 10cm.) Executed circa in 1959 Provenance Private Collection, Sweden (acquired circa 1959-60). Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004. Lot Notes The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Hélène Soto.

Year: Circa 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150, AP 13/25 Frame: 27.5 x 34

signée et numérotée 85/99