Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	33
Estimate	12,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Fine European & American Modern Art Auction
Date	August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction house	International Art Auction Gallery
Location	Mississauga, ON

Title The Mermaid Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 25 3/4 × 10 inches (66 × 25 cm) Date 1951 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant colors and finely executed surrealist imagery with light surface wear consistent with age. Framed and ready for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Galerie Louis Carré, Paris, France (gallery label affixed verso); thereafter Private Collection. Description A captivating Surrealist composition depicting a mystical mermaid-like figure standing within an enigmatic dreamscape populated by symbolic forms, celestial motifs, and ethereal creatures. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition balances delicate figuration with fantastical imagery, creating a poetic and mysterious atmosphere characteristic of twentieth-century Surrealism. The elongated figure, geometric symbols, and rich earth-toned palette evoke an imaginative world where mythology and the subconscious converge. Attributed to Leonora Carrington (1917–2011), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's celebrated Surrealist works, including mystical iconography, dreamlike narratives, elongated figures, symbolic geometry, and an imaginative visual language inspired by mythology, alchemy, and the occult. Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorities.

Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) Oil on Canvas

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