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Alice Rahon (1916-1987)
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Alice Rahon
- Homenaje a Paul Klee
- signed and dated 61 lower right; also signed, titled and dated 1961 on the reverse
- acrylic on panel
- 37 1/4 by 29 1/2 in.
- 95 by 75 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Mexico City
Acquired from the above by the present owner 1991
Acquired from the above by the present owner 1991
Exhibited
Mexico City, Galería Oscar Román, Homenaje a Alice Rahon, 1994
Mexico City, Museo de Arte Moderno, Alice Rahon. Una surrealista en México, April 16-September 27, 2009, p. 198, illustrated in color
Mexico City, Museo de Arte Moderno, Alice Rahon. Una surrealista en México, April 16-September 27, 2009, p. 198, illustrated in color
Condition
The surface of the work is textured. There are a few losses: three spots in the upper half of the piece, and one small spot in the upper part of the lower left quadrant. There are three small possible stains in the lower half of the work. Overall, the work appears to be in very good condition.
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.
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.