CARLOS NADAL (SPANISH 1917-1998) El Nacimiento de Cristo, 1952 oil on canvas 65.4 x 80.6 cm (25 3/4 x 31 3/4 in.) framed dimensions: 87 x 102 cm (34 1/4 x 40 1/8 in.) signed and dated 'Carlos Nadal 52' (lower left); titled and numbered 'El Nacimiento de Cristo No. 3' (on the reverse) The Comité Nadal has confirmed the authenticity of this painting. PROVENANCE COFA Gallery, Stewart, Florida Private Collection, USA Christie's, New York, September 8, 2008, lot 136 Private Collection, New York (acquired at the above sale by the present owner) Keywords: Spanish artist, Spain oil painting, Fauvism, Fauvist, Matisse N.B. Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.