The Salón de Arte Moderno (SAM) in Madrid, Spain, features a Fernando Botero painting valued at $2.3 million until March 8. Titled ‘Courbet en el campo’, the work stands out among exhibits at the Círculo de Bellas Artes. The event has become an essential gathering for art collectors.
The Salón de Arte Moderno (SAM), held at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain, runs until March 8 and draws international collectors. One standout work is ‘Courbet en el campo’, an oil on canvas measuring 150x95 cm, created by Fernando Botero in 1994. The artist, born in 1932 and died in 2023, is known for his distinctive style.
Valued at $2.3 million, the painting is part of a selection of modern art treasures. Jorge Alcolea, a gallery owner born in 1967 and the event's creator, states that “the work of Botero integrates into a universe of unique jewels from art history”. The salon strengthens its role as a key reference for the European art market, gathering pieces of historical and aesthetic value.
