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Joaquín Torres-García (1874-1949)
Estimate
450,000 - 650,000 USD
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Description
- Joaquín Torres-García
- Construcción Portuaria
- signed upper left and dated 42 upper right
- oil on cardboard laid down on styrofoam
- 30 5/8 by 39 1/8 in.
- 77.9 by 99.4 cm
Provenance
Archives of the Torres-García family (Nº 557)
Estate of Ifigenía Torres
Alejandra, Aurelio and Claudio Torres, New York (acquired from the above by the previous owner)
Exhibited
Montevideo, Comisión Nacional de Bellas Artes, Exposición Torres-García: Colección privada de Montevideo, December, 1962, no. 16, illustrated in color
Barcelona, Museu Picasso, Torres-García, November 25, 2003-April 11, 2004, p. 293, no. 287, illustrated in color
Barcelona, Oriol Galería d'Art, Torres-García: 30 pinturas de 1919 a 1949, June 22-September 22, 2006, pp. 62-63, no. 22, illustrated in color
Barcelona, Museu Picasso, Torres-García, November 25, 2003-April 11, 2004, p. 293, no. 287, illustrated in color
Barcelona, Oriol Galería d'Art, Torres-García: 30 pinturas de 1919 a 1949, June 22-September 22, 2006, pp. 62-63, no. 22, illustrated in color
Literature
Enric Jardí, Torres-García, Barcelona, 1973, p. 230, no. 338, illustrated in color
Condition
This painting on thick cardboard has been mounted onto very lightweight pieces of Styrofoam and although this is a unique form of support, it is by no means harmful and in fact seems to conserve the picture very well. The paint layer itself appears to be unvarnished and is un-cleaned; this is not to say that it is noticeably dirty, but it does have a patina.
Under ultraviolet light there is what may be a small retouch in the upper right corner yet elsewhere there appear to be no restorations. Clearly this picture is in beautiful state and no change to the support is recommended, however, some care would need to be taken when handling the work for framing.
One could investigate to see if the paint layer has an easily removable layer of airborne dirt, yet varnishing it is not encouraged and cleaning would have to be very carefully done, if at all. There is a small loss in the lower right corner and the edges are a little scruffy. Overall however, the picture is in very good state.
(This condition report has been provided courtesy of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.)
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.