Lot 119
  • 119

Fernando Botero (b. 1932)

Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 USD
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Description

  • Fernando Botero
  • Sitting Woman (Donna Seduta)
  • inscribed with signature; also numbered 3/6
  • bronze
  • 34 by 33 by 30 in.
  • 86.3 by 83.8 by 77 cm
  • Executed in 2003.

Provenance

Private Collection, Rome

Condition

The sculpture is in very good condition. It displays a uniform black patina that is in very good condition. The black patina on the base is slightly thinner showing brown tones below. No significant scratches or abrasions were found on the surface with the exception of a faint 3” diagonal scratch on top of the base near the PR back corner. The sculpture is clean and has a fresh protective wax coating on the surface. The sculpture is structurally sound. (This condition report has been prepared courtesy of Wilson Conservation, LLC)
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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