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The Dream of the Chrysalis

The Dream of the Chrysalis

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Lot 8 Estimate 10,000 EUR – 20,000 EUR Hammer 85,000 EUR

Paintings

artist
Bridget Tichenor
period
Mid-20th Century
style
Surrealism
technique
Tempera
dimensions
30 × 40.5 cm | 11.8 × 15.9 in
culture
British-Mexican

Bridget Bate Tichenor was a central figure in the mid-century Surrealist movement in Mexico. Born into the British aristocracy and educated in Europe, she was a celebrated fashion editor for Vogue in New York before moving to Mexico in 1953. There, she fully dedicated herself to her painting, creating a body of work characterized by its esoteric symbolism and technical precision. Her legacy is celebrated for its contribution to international Surrealism, with her works increasingly sought after by major museums and private collectors globally. Discover Bridget Tichenor Surrealist Painter, the visionary who traded Manhattan high fashion for Mexican Magic Realism. Explore her life story, Renaissance tempera secrets, and the skyrocketing global demand for her extraordinary artworks.

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