1970's Hand Signed Original Cesar Manrique to Manolo Millares Volcano Series Art Textile Lanzarote
A beautiful and rare find. This is one of the first art textiles produced of the Cesar Manrique volcano volcanology series in 1970’s. This particular example was given as a gift from Cesar to the artist Manolo Millares or a member of the Millares family, who were great friends of Cesar’s and he has hand written a dedication to his friend on the original packaging.
“Para la artista Millares(not clear lettering and I think Cesar is playing on a word) con todo mi carino de siempre. Ahi te envio un diseno mio de panuelo para que to lo colques en tu precioso cuello, Cesar”.
In translation (roughly).
“For the artist Millares, with all my affection forever. I send you one of my scarf designs so that you can place it around your beautiful neck, Cesar”
This is a piece of art history.
The textile is in perfect condition, the packaging is foxed on the inside, as you can see from the photos. The newer versions are of a different size and fabric and slightly different colouring - this has more red in it than any other I have seen.
Someone has tried to cover the dedication name, but it can still be seen - see photos.
The scarf measures 70cm x 70cm and can be framed for a stunning piece of wall art.
I bought this from a member of the Millares family.
Unique item.
I also have more recent versions of these textiles on the website under the prints section, which look stunning framed, if you would like to take a look
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED IN PRICE
Any questions, please ask, I welcome a conversation.
A beautiful and rare find. This is one of the first art textiles produced of the Cesar Manrique volcano volcanology series in 1970’s. This particular example was given as a gift from Cesar to the artist Manolo Millares or a member of the Millares family, who were great friends of Cesar’s and he has hand written a dedication to his friend on the original packaging.
“Para la artista Millares(not clear lettering and I think Cesar is playing on a word) con todo mi carino de siempre. Ahi te envio un diseno mio de panuelo para que to lo colques en tu precioso cuello, Cesar”.
In translation (roughly).
“For the artist Millares, with all my affection forever. I send you one of my scarf designs so that you can place it around your beautiful neck, Cesar”
This is a piece of art history.
The textile is in perfect condition, the packaging is foxed on the inside, as you can see from the photos. The newer versions are of a different size and fabric and slightly different colouring - this has more red in it than any other I have seen.
Someone has tried to cover the dedication name, but it can still be seen - see photos.
The scarf measures 70cm x 70cm and can be framed for a stunning piece of wall art.
I bought this from a member of the Millares family.
Unique item.
I also have more recent versions of these textiles on the website under the prints section, which look stunning framed, if you would like to take a look
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED IN PRICE
Any questions, please ask, I welcome a conversation.
Cesar Manrique transformed the island of Lanzarote, his birthplace, during his lifetime. Tragically killed in a fatal car accident in 1992, at just 72 years old, he was fundamentally an environmentalist, artist, sculptor and architect, deep thinker and lover and protector of his homeland. His work saved Lanzarote from becoming yet another spoiled Spanish tourist resort - destroyed by the need and greed to create an income from tourism at any cost. Manrique never forgot the history and heritage of his native island, built on volcanic lava and rock. He created a utopia of visitors' sites from the natural materials of the island - lava, rock, volcanic ash, whitewashed houses, cactus, palms and sand and sea and a vision of the volcanic island life that we hope will never be lost. Long may his legacy live on, as we take in the breathtaking beauty of his creations.
I myself was lucky to have been influenced by the island and the man himself, and of course the beautiful people of Lanzarote. My daughter is a Conejera (a female born in Lanzarote). This is my collection of work from both Cesar and the island of Lanzarote itself. Please do let me know know if there is anything you are looking for as I may be able to find it for you. I now live in Almeria in South Eastern Spain, a desert area that is also inspirational and recalls aspects of the island of Lanzarote. I am a total Hispanophile and Manriquephile!
