Mexico, 1986, papier mache, enamels, artist's signature and "A.P.," from an edition of 35, approx. dia. 43, dp. 16 in. — SERGIO BUSTAMANTE (B. 1949) "EL GORDO" SCULPTURE

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Estimate: $1,000–$1,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Design, Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts · 27 January 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-026039
Record: first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Sergio Bustamante, Mexico, 1986, papier mache, enamels, artist's signature and "A.P.," from an edition of 35, approx. dia. 43, dp. 16 in. Bonhams, 27 Jan 2026, lot 250. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-026039.

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Sergio Bustamante, Mexico, 1986, papier mache, enamels, artist's signature and "A.P.," from an edition of 35, approx. dia. 43, dp. 16 in. Bonhams, 27 Jan 2026, lot 250. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-026039.

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