Sandú Darié Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sandú Darié Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 09, 2026
SANDU DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 — Havana, Cuba, 1991) – Latin American Avant-gardes of the 20th Century
Est: €4,000 - €7,000
MIXED MEDIA ON PLYWOOD CANVAS. MEASUREMENTS: 160 X 40 CM. WITH CERTIFICATE FROM PEDRO DE ORÁA (MEMBER OF THE GROUP OF THE TEN CONCRETE PAINTERS / 1958-1961) – ACRYLIC AND WOOD. SIGNED IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER.
Templum Fine Art Auctions
Aug. 29, 2026
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991) Untitled, Signed Darie lower right, Oil on board, 9 1/2" x 21", Framed-11 3/4" x 23 1/2"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991) Untitled, Signed Darie lower right, Oil on board, 9 1/2" x 21", Framed-11 3/4" x 23 1/2"
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Aug. 29, 2026
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991), Assembled Wall Sculpture, Signed Darie, Wood and Paint, 21 3/4" x 19 3/4"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991), Assembled Wall Sculpture, Signed Darie, Wood and Paint, 21 3/4" x 19 3/4"
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Jun. 29, 2026
SANDU DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 — Havana, Cuba, 1991) – Latin American Avant-gardes of the 20th Century
Est: €4,000 - €7,000
MIXED MEDIA ON PLYWOOD CANVAS. MEASUREMENTS: 160 X 40 CM. WITH CERTIFICATE FROM PEDRO DE ORÁA (MEMBER OF THE GROUP OF THE TEN CONCRETE PAINTERS / 1958-1961) – ACRYLIC AND WOOD. SIGNED IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER.
Templum Fine Art Auctions
May. 19, 2026
Attrib: Sandu Darie (1908 - 1991)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed To: Sandu Darie, Romanian / Cuban (1908 - 1991) Oil on Board "Geometric Composition" Signed Lower Right. Sight: 24" x 18", Frame: 29" x 22-3/4". A piece listed as "attributed to" a particular artist has not been verified by a recognized expert on that artist. We provide such works without any guarantee of authenticity. Condition: Good conserved condition. Estimate 800 - 1200 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
Apr. 28, 2026
Sandu Darie, Triangulos
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Sandu Darie Triangulos 1950 oil and graphite on canvas 42 h x 42 w in (107 x 107 cm) Signed to lower right 'Darie'. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Roberto Cobas Amate. Provenance: Private Collection, Havana This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 21, 2026
Attrib: Sandu Darie (1908 - 1991)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed To: Sandu Darie, Romanian / Cuban (1908 - 1991) Oil on Canvas Laid on Board "Geometric Composition" Signed Lower Center. Measures 18" x 14". Frame measures 22" x 18-5/8". A piece listed as "attributed to" a particular artist has not been verified by a recognized expert on that artist. We provide such works without any guarantee of authenticity. Condition: Good conserved condition. Estimate 800 - 1200 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
Mar. 24, 2026
SANDU DARIÉ (Rumania, 1908 - Cuba, 1991), Sin título, Óleo
Est: €3,500 -
SANDU DARIÉ (Rumania, 1908 - Cuba, 1991) "Sin título"1950. Óleo sobre lienzo Forma parte de la serie "Estructuras pictóricas". Firmado en el ángulo inferior derecho Procedencia: - Galería Acacia, Cuba, 2000. Medidas:42 x 82 cm
Magna Art Auctions
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled'. (Circles and Lines With Red Boarder). Circa 1960. Collage, Ink, graphite on conjoined hole punched paper. Signed multiple times. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 39.50 h 14.50 w. Frame: 41.25 h x 16.375 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled'. (Circles and Lines). Circa 1960. Collage, Ink, graphite on conjoined paper. Signed multiple times. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 26 h x 9.50 w. Frame: 35.375 h x 18.50 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled'. (Circles and Lines). Circa 1960. Collage, Ink, graphite on conjoined paper. Signed multiple times. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 26 h x 9.50 w. Frame: 34 h x 17.25 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Untitled' (Red & Black on White). Ink, collage on paper. Signed lower right. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: Sight size: 21.50 h x 21.25 w, Frame: 33 h x 32.75 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled'. (Circles and Lines). Casein on panel. Signed lower right. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 16 h x 20 w. Frame: 17.50 h x 21.675 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 08, 2026
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN/CUBAN, 1908-1991).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Untitled'. (Red, Black, and Grey Circles and Lines). Collage, Ink, graphite on conjoined paper. Signed multiple times. Property of a Greenwich, CT collection. Dimensions: 32.50 h x 9.50 w. Frame: 41 h x 18 w.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Dec. 20, 2025
Attrib: Sandu Darie (1908 - 1991)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed To: Sandu Darie, Romanian / Cuban (1908 - 1991) Oil on Canvas Laid on Board "Geometric Composition" Signed Lower Center. Measures 18" x 14". Frame measures 22" x 18-5/8". A piece listed as "attributed to" a particular artist has not been verified by a recognized expert on that artist. We provide such works without any guarantee of authenticity. Condition: Good conserved condition. Estimate 800 - 1200 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
Dec. 20, 2025
Attrib Sandu Darie Acrylic on Wood "Abstract '58"
Est: $2,400 - $4,000
Sandu Darie. Romania/Cuba (1908 - 1991) Acrylic on wood "Abstract Composition". Signed lower right also signed, stamped, dated . "Darie Habana 1958, Cuba" to verso. Very good condition. Measures 28-1/2" x 28-3/4". Keywords: Cuban art, mid-century modern, abstract painting, geometric abstraction, Latin American art LA/B13/SH:16A
Joshua Kodner
Dec. 16, 2025
SANDÚ DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Transformable sculpture. Acrylic and wood. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá. Variable measurements.
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
SANDÚ DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Transformable sculpture. Acrylic and wood. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá. Variable measurements. Sandú Darie's playful and groundbreaking spirit is vehemently expressed in this piece. Sandú Darie's avant-garde works are unclassifiable in that they attempt to eliminate the boundaries between art and craft. Despite Mondrian's influence, Darie's pieces complexify the integration of planes, imprinting on them a peculiar rhythm, beyond the formal minimalism that Mondrian proposed. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked in different fields of the artistic field, among which sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, scenographic design and theatrical costume design stand out. He began his academic training in Paris in 1926 in the university field of law. However, his interest in art and the artistic atmosphere of Paros introduced Saurdu Darie to the world of art in a self-taught way. During this period the artist combined his training in France with his participation in progressive magazines and newspapers in Romania and France, in which he made humorous drawings. In 1940 he joined the French army as a volunteer, arriving a year later in Cuba. On the island he began to make humorous drawings, which achieved a great reputation, making him a reference artist since 1942. Since 1949, the year of his first exhibition in New York, he began his artistic relationship with Gyula Kosice, founder of the group "Arte Madí", thus becoming part of the exhibitions of this group and the publication of articles in the group's magazine. Between 1958 and 1961 he was a member of the renowned group of artists "Diez Pintores Concretos", and in 1964 he made, together with Enrique Pineda Barnet, the documentary "Cosmorama. Spatial Poem No. 1", an experimental study of forms and structures in movement, during the 70's his production followed a line of projects for urban architectural environments using kinetic art as a language. In 1982 he was juror of the Salón Paisaje'82, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana and in 1988 juror of the III Salón de Premiados, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba.Sandú Daire Laver, is one of the most outstanding figures of Cuban art. He is one of the main precursors of Abstraction in both its lyrical and geometric aspects. Being an example of his experience on geometric abstraction this plastic work, which by its formal and structural characteristics could be executed during the 50's. Besides being one of the maximum representatives of kinetic art. Among his numerous recognitions, it is necessary to emphasize the Honorary Mention of the VIIII Salón de Pintura y Escultura del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana in 1956 and his appointment as Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of The Hague (Holland) in 1975, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, and numerous private collections around the world, as well as institutions such as the Casa de las Américas in La Hanana (Cuba) and the MoMA in New York, among others.
Setdart Auction House
Nov. 30, 2025
Sandu Darie, Geometric Shapes, Oil on Canvas
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Sandu Darie (1908-1991), "Geometric Shapes", oil on canvas, signed L/R, 35" x 35 1/2" (view), framed 36 1/2" x 37". Exhibited at the University of Havana in Havana, Cuba, 1955, as stated on the included Certificate of Authenticity. Provenance: South Hamilton, Massachusetts collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Oct. 02, 2025
Sandu Darie (b. 1908 - d. 1991) - Untitled
Est: €5,000 - €7,000
Signed on the front and on the reverse lower right in black and white: "Darie"
Ans Azura
Sep. 30, 2025
Attrib: Sandu Darie (1908 - 1991)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed To: Sandu Darie, Romanian / Cuban (1908 - 1991) Oil on Canvas Laid on Board "Geometric Composition" Signed Lower Center. Measures 18" x 14". Frame measures 22" x 18-5/8". A piece listed as "attributed to" a particular artist has not been verified by a recognized expert on that artist. We provide such works without any guarantee of authenticity. Condition: Good conserved condition. Estimate 800 - 1200 Domestic shipping Third party
Orion Antiques
Sep. 30, 2025
SANDU DARIE LAVER Romania (1908) / Havana, Cuba (1991) “Untitled”, c.1956
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Oil on panel Signed in the lower right corner. With illegible inscriptions on the back Provenance: Jorge Virgili, Madrid Private collection, Madrid Exhibitions: Sao Paulo, Dan Galeria, "La Isla Concreta. Geometric Abstraction in Cuba", 2016, p. 50, rep. . Measurements: 55 x 79 cm
Ansorena
May. 28, 2025
Sandu Darie (1908-1991) Arrow Gouache Painting
Est: $100 - $1,000
SandÃº Darie (Romania / Cuba, 1908-1991), Untitled, 1966, gouache and mixed media on heavy paper. The composition features a vivid red background intersected by a central blue and dark navy arrow, emphasizing dynamic movement and visual rhythm consistent with Darie's kinetic and geometric style. Presented under glass in a light wood gallery frame with white matting. Accompanied by a Certificate of Guarantee from Pan American Art Projects, Miami, dated March 20, 2019, and an original invoice confirming authenticity and provenance. Description created by SnapGenie.com Work Size: 10 x 7.5 in. Dimensions: 15 X 12.5 X 1.75 in. Condition: Good overall condition with normal wear. The frame shows storage wear along the edges and corners. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the item in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not provide in-house packing or shipping. However, we are pleased to refer the following trusted third-party shippers for your convenience. Please contact them directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, and estimated transit times. Additional local shipper referrals are available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center 7826 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 (754) 800-7674 1shippingcenter@gmail.com The UPS Store #2881 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351 (954) 572-4004 store2881@theupsstore.com Mr. Ship Pro 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 (305) 783-9504 roberto@mrshippro.com Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery Services: Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on your specific delivery needs and location.
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 20, 2025
SANDÚ DARIE LAVER (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Acrylic and wood on canvas adhered to playwood. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá.
Est: €6,000 - €7,000
SANDÚ DARIE LAVER (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Acrylic and wood on canvas adhered to playwood. Signed in the lower right corner. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá. Measurements: 160 x 40 cm. The red, the yellow, the blue and the black on white trace in this painting an intimate cartography. Primary colors and elementary geometric shapes are allied to create an imaginary pictographic language. Sandu Darie's avant-garde works are unclassifiable in that they attempt to eliminate the boundaries between art and craft. Despite Mondrian's influence, Darie's pieces complexify the integration of planes, imprinting on them a peculiar rhythm, beyond the formal minimalism proposed by Mondrian. The Romanian-born creator renews the codes of neoplasticism, establishing himself as a leading figure of neo-constructivism. Darie was also concerned with breaking with traditional painting and focusing on the concrete and physical reality of art, as well as achieving the participation of the spectator through light, color and form, by means of a play of perspectives and displacements. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked in different fields of the artistic field, among which sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, scenographic design and theatrical costume design stand out. He began his academic training in Paris in 1926 in the university field of law. However, his interest in art and the artistic atmosphere of Paros introduced Saurdu Darie to the world of art in a self-taught way. During this period the artist combined his training in France with his participation in progressive magazines and newspapers in Romania and France, in which he made humorous drawings, and in 1940 he joined the French army as a volunteer, arriving a year later in Cuba. On the island he began to make humorous drawings, which reached a great reputation, making him a reference artist since 1942. Since 1949, the year of his first exhibition in New York, he began his artistic relationship with Gyula Kosice, founder of the group "Arte Madí", thus becoming part of the exhibitions of this group and the publication of articles in the group's magazine. Between 1958 and 1961 he was a member of the renowned group of artists "Diez Pintores Concretos", and in 1964 he made, together with Enrique Pineda Barnet, the documentary "Cosmorama. Spatial Poem No. 1", an experimental study of forms and structures in movement, during the 70's his production followed a line of projects for urban architectural environments using kinetic art as a language. In 1982 he was juror of the Salón Paisaje'82, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana and in 1988 juror of the III Salón de Premiados, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba. Sandú Daire Laver, is one of the most outstanding figures of Cuban art. He is one of the main precursors of Abstraction in both its lyrical and geometric aspects. Being an example of his experience on geometric abstraction this plastic work, which by its formal and structural characteristics could be executed during the 50's. Besides being one of the greatest representatives of kinetic art. Among his numerous recognitions, it is necessary to emphasize the Honorary Mention of the VIIII Salón de Pintura y Escultura del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana in 1956 and his appointment as Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of The Hague (Holland) in 1975, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, and numerous private collections around the world, as well as institutions such as the Casa de las Américas in La Hanana (Cuba) and the MoMA in New York, among others.
Setdart Auction House
May. 14, 2025
Attrib. to: Sandú Darié, Romanian (1908-1991)
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Attributed to: Sandú Darié, Romanian (1908-1991) Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting of Geometric Shapes. Signed "Darie" bottom right-hand corner. Image area measures: 35-1/2" H., 35" W., frame measures: 37" H., 36-1/2" W. A work listed as "attributed to:" the respective artist has not been authenticated by a recognized expert on the artist in question. We offer such a work without warranty as to authenticity. Kodner Galleries offers phone and absentee bidding at a low, flat 21% buyer’s premium without surcharge or hidden fees. For information, please contact the gallery at info@kodner.com or 954.925.2550 Condition: Some minor paint loss, soiling to back of canvas, otherwise good condition. Estimate: $1000.00 - $3000.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party.
Kodner Galleries
May. 13, 2025
SANDU DARIE LAVER Romania (1908) / Havana, Cuba (1991) “Untitled”, c.1956
Est: €7,500 - €10,000
Oil on panel Signed in the lower right corner. With illegible inscriptions on the back Provenance: Jorge Virgili, Madrid Private collection, Madrid Exhibitions: Sao Paulo, Dan Galeria, "La Isla Concreta. Geometric Abstraction in Cuba", 2016, p. 50, rep. Measurements: 55 x 79 cm
Ansorena
Apr. 30, 2025
Sandu Darie, Untitled
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sandu Darie Untitled c. 1955 mixed media on canvas laid to panel 17.875 h x 21.5 w in (45 x 55 cm) Signed to lower right 'Darie'. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Roberto Cobas Amate. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 30, 2025
Sandu Darie, Untitled
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sandu Darie Untitled c. 1955 mixed media on canvas laid to panel 23.75 h x 27.625 w in (60 x 70 cm) Signed to lower right 'Darie'. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Roberto Cobas Amate. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 30, 2025
Sandu Darie, Untitled
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Sandu Darie Untitled c. 1955 mixed media on canvas 36 h x 36 w in (91 x 91 cm) Signed to lower right 'Darie'. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Roberto Cobas Amate. Exhibited: Sarracino Gallery, Coral Gables, FL This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 30, 2025
Sandu Darie, Untitled (two works)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Sandu Darie Untitled (two works) c. 1955 acrylic on wood; acrylic on wood in artist's frame 39.375 h x 9.625 w in (100 x 24 cm) 27 h x 24 w in (69 x 61 cm) Signed to lower right of each work 'Darie'. Each sold with a certificate of authenticity from Roberto Cobas Amate. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 24, 2025
Sandu Darie (Romanian/Cuban, 1908-1991), "Untitled"
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Sandu Darie (Romanian/Cuban, 1908-1991) "Untitled" oil on panel signed lower right. Together with a Certificado de Autenticad from Roberto Cobas Amate. Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 15, 2025
Sandu Darie (b. 1908 - d. 1991) - Espacio Ritmico (with COA)
Est: €3,500 - €5,500
Executed in: 1971 Medium: cardboard, casein, felt, and wood Size: 38 x 10 x 10 cm Signed and dated on the reverse in black "Darie 71" This artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Pedro De ORAA, CUBA Location: Bucharest, Romania Private Collection, Romania
Ans Azura
Apr. 15, 2025
Sandu Darie (b. 1908 - d. 1991) - Mundo Sin Reposo (with COA)
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
Executed in: 1963 Medium: mixed media on wood panel Size: 61 x 73 cm Signed, dated and titled "Mundo Sin Reposo, 21 Julio, 1963, Habana, Darie" This artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Pedro De ORAA, CUBA Location: Bucharest, Romania Private Collection, Romania
Ans Azura
Mar. 30, 2025
SANDU DARIE ROMANIAN MIXED MEDIA PAINTING W COA
Est: $100 - $150
Sandu Darie, Romanian, Cuban, 1908 to 1991, mixed media painting on wood depicting an abstract concrete composition. Signed, Darie, on the backside. Circa: 1950s. Completed with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Roberto Cobas Amate, dated October 6, 2020. Sandu Darie was born in Romania in 1908 of Jewish parents Darie trained initially as a lawyer in Bucharest. He migrated to Paris in the 1930s and became part of the first wave of literary and artistic members of the Romanian avant garde diaspora. There, he socialized along with the Romanian circle of writers and artists Brancusi, Tzara, Brauner and Luca among others, until 1941, when he emigrates to America choosing Cuba as his final destination. Once in Cuba he established himself as an artist with strong emphasis on geometric abstraction. After his first solo exhibit in NY at Carlebach gallery, reviewed in the NYT by Stuart Preston, he initiated correspondence with the Argentinean Concrete Art movement, exchanging ideas and participating in their Concrete manifesto of 1951. That same year he participated in a group show at the Rose Fried gallery along with Mondrian, Delauney, Vantongerloo, and Albers. He represented Cuba at the 1953 II Sao Paulo Bienal and was part of the Concrete Cuban manifesto in the 1958 exhibit in Havana of the group of 10. Referred as the prophet of Concretism by his fellow painters, Darie led the Cuban Concrete art movement beyond local to a wider international attention. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 29, 2025
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991) Untitled, Ink on paper, Signed Darie lower right, Sight-11 1/4" x 8 1/4", Framed-13 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Est: $300 - $500
Sandu Darie (Romanian, 1908-1991) Untitled, Ink on paper, Signed Darie lower right, Sight-11 1/4" x 8 1/4", Framed-13 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Mar. 24, 2025
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN / CUBAN, 1908-1991) - WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER, 1966.
Est: $600 - $1,200
Sandu Darie (Romanian / Cuban, 1908-1991) - Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1966. Signed and dated. 22.5x30cm.
Pasarel
Mar. 24, 2025
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN / CUBAN, 1908-1991) - WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER, 1966.
Est: $600 - $1,200
Sandu Darie (Romanian / Cuban, 1908-1991) - Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1966. Signed and dated. 22.5x30cm.
Pasarel
Mar. 24, 2025
SANDU DARIE (ROMANIAN / CUBAN, 1908-1991) - WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER, 1966.
Est: $600 - $1,200
Sandu Darie (Romanian / Cuban, 1908-1991) - Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1966. Signed and dated. 22.5x30cm.
Pasarel
Mar. 18, 2025
SANDÚ DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Transformable sculpture. Acrylic and wood. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá. Variable measurements.
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
SANDÚ DARIE (Roman, Romania, 1908 - Havana, Cuba, 1991). Untitled. Transformable sculpture. Acrylic and wood. Attached certificate issued by Pedro de Oraá. Variable measurements. Sandú Darie's playful and groundbreaking spirit is vehemently expressed in this piece. Sandú Darie's avant-garde works are unclassifiable in that they attempt to eliminate the boundaries between art and craft. Despite Mondrian's influence, Darie's pieces complexify the integration of planes, imprinting on them a peculiar rhythm, beyond the formal minimalism that Mondrian proposed. A multidisciplinary artist, he worked in different fields of the artistic field, among which sculpture, painting, drawing, ceramics, scenographic design and theatrical costume design stand out. He began his academic training in Paris in 1926 in the university field of law. However, his interest in art and the artistic atmosphere of Paros introduced Saurdu Darie to the world of art in a self-taught way. During this period the artist combined his training in France with his participation in progressive magazines and newspapers in Romania and France, in which he made humorous drawings. In 1940 he joined the French army as a volunteer, arriving a year later in Cuba. On the island he began to make humorous drawings, which achieved a great reputation, making him a reference artist since 1942. Since 1949, the year of his first exhibition in New York, he began his artistic relationship with Gyula Kosice, founder of the group "Arte Madí", thus becoming part of the exhibitions of this group and the publication of articles in the group's magazine. Between 1958 and 1961 he was a member of the renowned group of artists "Diez Pintores Concretos", and in 1964 he made, together with Enrique Pineda Barnet, the documentary "Cosmorama. Spatial Poem No. 1", an experimental study of forms and structures in movement, during the 70's his production followed a line of projects for urban architectural environments using kinetic art as a language. In 1982 he was juror of the Salón Paisaje'82, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana and in 1988 juror of the III Salón de Premiados, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Havana, Cuba.Sandú Daire Laver, is one of the most outstanding figures of Cuban art. He is one of the main precursors of Abstraction in both its lyrical and geometric aspects. Being an example of his experience on geometric abstraction this plastic work, which by its formal and structural characteristics could be executed during the 50's. Besides being one of the maximum representatives of kinetic art. Among his numerous recognitions, it is necessary to emphasize the Honorary Mention of the VIIII Salón de Pintura y Escultura del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana in 1956 and his appointment as Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of The Hague (Holland) in 1975, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, and numerous private collections around the world, as well as institutions such as the Casa de las Américas in La Hanana (Cuba) and the MoMA in New York, among others.
Setdart Auction House
Mar. 15, 2025
SANDU DARIE (Cuba), Painted Sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Painted wood column prototype model by Sandu Darie (Cuban, 1908-1991). Signed "Darie 71" on underside. Measures about 11-1/2" high. Base has label with information about the piece in Spanish, including the title ("Static Rhythmic Space, Variation 8"), the materials (wood, casein and paper) and a note ("Model for environmental sculpture project"). Comes with letter of authenticity signed by Pedro de Oraa, one of the "10 Concrete Painters," a school which he cofounded with Darie and Lolo Soldevilla. One of several pieces of important 20th century art pieces by Cuban artists (from the same Florida collection) in today's auction. This item can be shipped in-house.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Mar. 15, 2025
SANDU DARIE (Cuba), Oil on Canvas
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Unframed, unstretched painting by Sandu Darie (Cuban, 1908-1991). Signed "Darie" lower right. Painted area measures about 19-3/4" x 24". Comes with 2015 letter of authenticity signed by Roberto Cobas Amate (Cuba). One of several pieces of important 20th century art pieces by Cuban artists (from the same Florida collection) in today's auction. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Mar. 15, 2025
Attrib Sandu Darie Acrylic on Wood "Abstract '58"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sandu Darie. Romania/Cuba (1908 - 1991) Acrylic on wood "Abstract Composition". Signed lower right also signed, stamped, dated . "Darie Habana 1958, Cuba" to verso. Very good condition. Measures 28-1/2" x 28-3/4". LA/B13/SH:15B
Joshua Kodner
Mar. 08, 2025
MOLDAVIAN CUBAN SANDU DARIE ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Sandu Darie, Romanian, Cuban, 1908 to 1991, mixed media on hard cardboard painting depicting an abstract composition in four colors. Signed Darie upper right. Framed. Darie combines geometric forms with a carefully selected color palette to create a balanced and expressive composition. Created around 1950, this piece belongs to one of the most emblematic periods of Daries work, reflecting his contribution to modern art and his approach to concrete abstraction. Provenance: The piece comes from a prestigious collection in Havana, Cuba, and serves as a testament to Daries historical relevance in the context of Cuban and Latin American art. The authenticity of this artwork has been confirmed by expert Roberto Cobas Amate and is registered in his archives. One of a kind artwork. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold "as is". The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact...
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 08, 2025
MOLDAVIAN CUBAN SANDU DARIE ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Sandu Darie, Romanian, Cuban, 1908 to 1991, mixed media on canvas painting depicting an abstract composition in four colors. Signed Darie lower right. Mounted in a frame styled like a box. Provenance: acquired by the current owner from a prestigious collection in Havana, Cuba. The authenticity and provenance of this work have been confirmed by the Cuban expert Roberto Cobas Amate and are registered in his archives. Sandu Darie was born in Romania in 1908 of Jewish parents Darie trained initially as a lawyer in Bucharest. He migrated to Paris in the 1930s and became part of the first wave of literary and artistic members of the Romanian avant garde diaspora. Once in Cuba he established himself as an artist with strong emphasis on geometric abstraction. He represented Cuba at the 1953 II Sao Paulo Bienal and was part of the Concrete Cuban manifesto in the 1958 exhibit in Havana of the group of 10. Referred as the prophet of Concretism by his fellow painters, Darie led the Cuban Concrete art movement beyond local to a wider international attention. One of a kind artwork. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold "as is". The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact...
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 16, 2025
SANDU DARIE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Artist: Sandu Darie Title: Untitled Medium: Mixed media Support: Canvas on wood Dimensions: 17 x 21 in. Date: 1950s Signature: Darie Weight: 4 pounds approximately. Provenance: Private collection, Havana, Cuba. Later acquired by a collector in Florida. This artwork was exhibited in 2017 at Sarracino Gallery in Coral Gables. Its authenticity was consulted and verified in person by expert Roberto Cobas Amate during one of his visits to the gallery. It is sold as shown in the images. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 16, 2025
SANDU DARIE PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Artist: Sandu Darie Title: No Medium: Mixed media Support: Masonite Dimensions: 20 1/4 x 23 7/8 inches (51.4 x 60.6 cm) Date: 1950s Signature: Darie Provenance: Private collection, Havana, Cuba. Later acquired by a collector in Florida. This artwork was exhibited in 2017 at Sarracino Gallery in Coral Gables. Its authenticity was consulted and verified in person by expert Roberto Cobas Amate during one of his visits to the gallery. It is sold as shown in the images. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
Antique Arena Inc
Feb. 15, 2025
Attrib Sandu Darie Acrylic on Wood "Abstract '58"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sandu Darie. Romania/Cuba (1908 - 1991) Acrylic on wood "Abstract Composition". Signed lower right also signed, stamped, dated . "Darie Habana 1958, Cuba" to verso. Very good condition. Measures 28-1/2" x 28-3/4". LA/B13/SH:15B
Joshua Kodner
Feb. 01, 2025
SANDU DARIE ROMANIAN MIXED MEDIA PAINTING W COA
Est: $100 - $150
Sandu Darie, Romanian, Cuban, 1908 to 1991, mixed media painting on wood depicting an abstract concrete composition. Signed, Darie, on the backside. Circa: 1950s. Completed with a certificate of authenticity, signed by Roberto Cobas Amate, dated October 6, 2020. Sandu Darie was born in Romania in 1908 of Jewish parents Darie trained initially as a lawyer in Bucharest. He migrated to Paris in the 1930s and became part of the first wave of literary and artistic members of the Romanian avant garde diaspora. There, he socialized along with the Romanian circle of writers and artists Brancusi, Tzara, Brauner and Luca among others, until 1941, when he emigrates to America choosing Cuba as his final destination. Once in Cuba he established himself as an artist with strong emphasis on geometric abstraction. After his first solo exhibit in NY at Carlebach gallery, reviewed in the NYT by Stuart Preston, he initiated correspondence with the Argentinean Concrete Art movement, exchanging ideas and participating in their Concrete manifesto of 1951. That same year he participated in a group show at the Rose Fried gallery along with Mondrian, Delauney, Vantongerloo, and Albers. He represented Cuba at the 1953 II Sao Paulo Bienal and was part of the Concrete Cuban manifesto in the 1958 exhibit in Havana of the group of 10. Referred as the prophet of Concretism by his fellow painters, Darie led the Cuban Concrete art movement beyond local to a wider international attention. One of a kind artwork.
Antique Arena Inc
Jan. 28, 2025
Sandu Darie (1908 - 1991)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Sandu Darie, Romanian (1908 - 1991) Gouache on Paper "Triangles and Rectangular" Signed Lower Right. Sight measures 12-1/2" x 9-1/2". Frame measures 15" x 12". Condition: Toning to the paper otherwise good condition. Estimate 800 - 1200 Domestic shipping Third party
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