Mitos y Leyendas (Myths and Legends) by Luis Miguel Valdés
This is a rare and masterfully crafted original collagraph print titled 'Mitos y Leyendas' (Myths and Legends) by the esteemed Cuban artist Luis Miguel Valdés (b. 1949). Produced in 2005 in Holguín, Cuba, the work measures 13.75” x 18” and is numbered 1/2, indicating its extreme rarity as part of a very limited edition or experimental workshop run. The composition features stylized, folkloric figures accented with radiant, crown-like sunbursts and integrated ichthyic (fish) motifs, characteristic of Latin American mythic iconography. Technically, the piece exhibits the deep, tactile embossing and heavy textural buildup inherent to the collagraph process. The color palette is dominated by rich, metallic gold and yellow tones over a dark, textured charcoal-grey background, which creates a striking foreground-background depth. Visible within the print are intricate patterns, floral medallions, and geometric shapes that suggest the use of found-object textures and foil applique. The piece appears to be in excellent condition, housed within a professional frame with a neutral mat that emphasizes the work's sharp rectangular borders. As a product of a 'Master of Masters' who influenced the Cuban Generation of the 70s, this work represents a high standard of printmaking craftsmanship, combining sculptural relief with sophisticated graphic narrative.
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Estimated Value
$800.00 – $1,200.00
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Fine Art Prints / Latin American Art
Appraised On
February 17, 2026
Estimated Value
$800.00 – $1,200.00
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Artist: Luis Miguel Valdés (Cuban, b. 1949). • Title: Mitos y Leyendas (Myths and Legends). • Date: 2005. • Location of Production: Holguín, Cuba. • Dimensions: 13.75” x 18” (Image/Sheet size). • Medium: Original Collagraph (evident by the deep embossing and metallic gold/foil textures). 2. Provenance & Scarcity (The "1/2" Factor) • Rarity: This is the first of only two prints ever produced in this specific run. • Significance: Valdés is a "Master of Masters" who founded the Printmaking Department at Havana’s Higher Institute of Art (ISA). While his commercial runs are often 50–100+, an edition of 2 typically indicates a Master's Proof or an experimental session at the Taller de Gráfica in Holguín. • Historical Context: 2005 was a transition period for Valdés as he expanded his workshop, La Siempre Habana, into Mexico. Works from the original Cuban workshops (like Holguín) are highly sought after for their authentic "Generation of the 70s" Cuban roots.
Item Description
This is a rare and masterfully crafted original collagraph print titled 'Mitos y Leyendas' (Myths and Legends) by the esteemed Cuban artist Luis Miguel Valdés (b. 1949). Produced in 2005 in Holguín, Cuba, the work measures 13.75” x 18” and is numbered 1/2, indicating its extreme rarity as part of a very limited edition or experimental workshop run. The composition features stylized, folkloric figures accented with radiant, crown-like sunbursts and integrated ichthyic (fish) motifs, characteristic of Latin American mythic iconography. Technically, the piece exhibits the deep, tactile embossing and heavy textural buildup inherent to the collagraph process. The color palette is dominated by rich, metallic gold and yellow tones over a dark, textured charcoal-grey background, which creates a striking foreground-background depth. Visible within the print are intricate patterns, floral medallions, and geometric shapes that suggest the use of found-object textures and foil applique. The piece appears to be in excellent condition, housed within a professional frame with a neutral mat that emphasizes the work's sharp rectangular borders. As a product of a 'Master of Masters' who influenced the Cuban Generation of the 70s, this work represents a high standard of printmaking craftsmanship, combining sculptural relief with sophisticated graphic narrative.
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