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Authenticity Very High (90%) 71 ## HOMAGE PAINTING OF 'THE DEATH OF PABLO ESCOBAR' AFTER FERNANDO BOTERO: IDENTIFICATION Acrylic or oil on canvas depicting the 1993 death of Pablo Escobar on a Medellín rooftop, executed in the 'Boterismo' style characterized by exaggerated volumetry and flat color planes. The lower right corner bears the inscription 'Del Pino. M H. AL MAESTRO BOTERO', indicating this is a contemporary tribute work rather than an original by the Colombian master. The composition replicates Botero's iconic 1999 oil painting currently held in the Museo de Antioquia. Compare with other paintings in the archive: [Surrealist Painting by William Vandenjoc](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/a-fortunate-return), [Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/abstract-expressionist-painting), [Winterzon by Ansje Siel (2023)](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/abstract-landscape-painting-by-antje-stel). ## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS ### Where This Object Echoes Latin American Contemporary Art 1970-present The tradition of 'Boterismo' influenced a generation of regional artists to explore volumetry as a political and social tool. ### Ritual & Ceremonial Use - • The practice of 'Homage' in the art world, where a student or admirer recreates a master's work to study technique or signal shared heritage. ### Meaning Through Time 1990s The event depicted was a moment of national trauma and transition in Colombia. Modern The image has transitioned into a folk-art motif and a symbol of Medellín's complex history. ## PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION The original work by Fernando Botero (1932–2023) was created in 1999 as part of a series documenting the violence in Colombia. It depicts the demise of drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was shot by Colombian National Police in 1993. Botero utilized his signature style to drain the scene of ... The original work by Fernando Botero (1932–2023) was created in 1999 as part of a series documenting the violence in Colombia. It depicts the demise of drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was shot by Colombian National Police in 1993. Botero utilized his signature style to drain the scene of sensationalism, instead creating a narrative of historical scale. This specific canvas is a declared tribute ('Homage') by an artist identified as Del Pino M., likely produced in the late 20th or early 21st century. Read full story ## COLLECTOR NOTES 1 The original 1999 masterpiece by Fernando Botero was donated by the artist himself to the Museo de Antioquia in Medellín in 2000. ## SCARCITY Ordinary 40-55% Common Legendary Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand. Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 49 paintings items at rarity 3 or higher. ### Typical Characteristics - Moderate production runs - Common at estate sales - Entry-level collectibles ### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE Very High (90% confidence) #### Confidence Factors - The piece is explicitly signed as an homage ('H. AL MAESTRO'), precluding it from being a forgery. - Style and medium are consistent with high-quality decorative souvenir or tribute art from Colombia. [How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection) ## THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE Museum-Trained Art Historian Connoisseur The identification is near certain because the artist explicitly labeled the work as an homage to the known original by Botero. ### KEY EVIDENCE - 1 Clear inscription 'H. AL MAESTRO BOTERO' identifies the work as a tribute. - 2 Composition matches the 1999 original 'La muerte de Pablo Escobar' in the Museo de Antioquia. - 3 Volumetric style (Boterismo) is executed with characteristic flat application of color. - 4 Signature 'Del Pino M.' identifies the individual hand responsible for this copy. ### UNCERTAINTIES - • The proximity of two works in the same hand suggests these are part of a series of decorative copies rather than unique gallery pieces. ### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY - → Inquire about the location of purchase, as these are frequently sold in art markets in Bogotá or Medellín. - → Examine the reverse for gallery stamps or framer labels which may provide a more precise date. COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) ## CONDITION & GRADE Excellent ### Grading breakdown Structural integrity is high with no visible surface abrasions or foxing on the exposed canvas textile. ### Condition The canvas appears well-tensioned in a simple dark wood float frame. There is no visible craquelure or pigment loss, suggesting a relatively recent production date. ## ART MARKET VALUATION $150 - $500 Updated: May 11, 2026 How we estimate value ### Who buys this Collectors of Latin American folk art or fans of Botero's aesthetic who are looking for decorative tributes rather than investment-grade originals. ### What increases value - • Clarity and quality of the execution relative to Botero's specific proportions - • Popularity of the specific historical subject matter (Escobar series) ### What lowers value - • Being a non-original copy, market value is capped at decorative levels - • Saturation of the market with similar 'after Botero' souvenir paintings ### What makes top-tier examples - • Superior handling of the background landscape gradations - • Oil on canvas medium versus cheaper acrylic versions ### Grade & condition Canvas tension, presence of surface scuffs, and frame quality. ### Rarity & demand Ordinary Moderate demand Moderate liquidity [Browse similar paintings objects](/archive/paintings) For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal. ## FROM THE CABINET OF [![The Collector](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/avatars/ff5db914-ae15-4a16-b7a7-b61c741ea110/avatar-1767558257141.jpg) ](/cabinet/the-collector) [ ### The Collector ](/cabinet/the-collector) Relic Hunter • 117 items [View Full Cabinet](/cabinet/the-collector) ### COMMENTS No comments yet. 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