Subasta Bidspirit | Mariano Bertuchi (1884-1955)

Mariano Bertuchi (1884-1955) - Bête Bours / Rita Doesn’t Like Short Cuts, 1950. Attributed to Mariano Bertuchi (1884–1955) | Spain “Bête Bours / Rita Doesn’t Like Short Cuts”, 1950 Watercolor on paper Double-sided sheet. The front features a fashionably dressed woman with a child inscribed “Bête Bours”, alongside quick studies including a profile portrait and a blue-coated figure. The reverse shows a seated woman titled in pencil “Rita doesn’t like short cuts”. Executed with fine brushwork and coloured pencil highlights. Dimensions: Artwork: 14.8 × 21 cm | 5.8 × 8.3 in Provenance: Private collection, Marbella. Acquired by the current owner at a Spanish auction around 10 years ago. Condition: Overall good condition consistent with age. Slight paper yellowing and minor edge wear, including pinholes from original sketchbook binding. No restoration traces. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). -- Fashion and Wit in Watercolor This lively double-sided study attributed to Mariano Bertuchi blends character, humor, and elegance in compact visual episodes. On one side, a woman and child labeled “Bête Bours” exude Parisian flair, while the reverse features a spirited portrait titled “Rita doesn’t like short cuts” — suggesting narrative and personality with minimal line. A Glimpse into the Sketchbook Drawn with confident brushwork and coloured pencil, these scenes offer insight into Bertuchi’s process—mixing fashion illustration, caricature, and emotional nuance on a single sheet. The result is both playful and refined, revealing the artist’s light hand and sharp observational eye.