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M. Navas original Guatemalan paintings of Mayan subjects
(circa 1950s–1960s)
The original mid-century watercolor paintings below are authentic, from circa 1950s through 1960s. They are hand-signed by the artist.
We have no information about the artist, but he (or she!) was apparently fairly prolific during this time period.
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #1
Chichicastenango
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9 7/8 X 12 7/8 INCHES (250 x 327 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #2
San Pedro
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/4 INCHES (255 x 312 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #3
Comalapa
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 9 7/8 X 12 7/8 INCHES (250 x 327 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above. This particular painting has some horizontal buckling of the paper.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #4A
(see #4B below, same subject but slightly different)
Nebaj
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 3/4 INCHES (255 x 324 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above. Minor surface damage upper left corner of painting.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #4B
(see #4A above, same subject but slightly different)
Nebaj
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 3/4 INCHES (255 x 324 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #5A
(see #5B below, same subject but slightly different)
Atitlán
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 17 7/8 x 13 3/4 INCHES (455 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 12 3/4 X 10 INCHES (324 x 248 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #5B
(see #5A above, same subject but slightly different)
Atitlán
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 17 7/8 x 13 3/4 INCHES (455 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 12 3/4 X 10 INCHES (324 x 248 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #6
(see #4A above, same subject but slightly different)
Chichicastenango
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/4 INCHES (255 x 312 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #7
Quetzaltenango
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/8 INCHES (255 x 308 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above. This particular painting has significant damage in the upper right portion of figure. This painting also lacks the M. Navas signature.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #8
Guatemala
(Torreador / Bullfighter)
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/4 INCHES (255 x 312 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #9
Atitlán
(Mayan weaver woman)
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 3/4 INCHES (255 x 325 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #10
Chichicastenango
(Mayan men praying)
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/2 INCHES (255 x 320 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #11
Chichicastenango
(Mayan men climbing cathedral steps)
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 13 3/4 x 17 7/8 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 10 X 12 1/8 INCHES (255 x 310 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above.
$150
Click the thumbnail image above for a larger view of the entire sheet. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the actual print.
REF #12
Atitlán
(Lake Atitlán and Atitlán volcano)
Original M. Navas artist-signed watercolor painting from circa 1950s-1960s
SHEET SIZE ABOUT 17 7/8 13 3/4 INCHES (349 x 455 mm)
IMAGE SIZE ABOUT 12 3/4 x 10 INCHES (325 x 255 mm)
Condition notes: most of these paintings have at least some signs of their 60+ years of age. Please have a close look at the enlargements by clicking on the image above. Some minor staining at top and right of image.
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