Lot 44
  • 44

Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)

Estimate
375,000 - 425,000 USD
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Description

  • JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO
  • Le grand carré argent 
  • signed, titled and dated 1989 on the reverse
  • acrylic on aluminum and wood
  • 60 by 60 in.
  • 153 by 153 cm

Provenance

Altamira Fine Arts, Caracas
Private Collection, New York

Exhibited

Madrid, Galería Theo, Soto, March-April 1990

Condition

The panel is in very good condition. The painted surface and raised squares on posts are in very good condition. The paint is tightly bound and stable with the exception of several cracks in the paint found on the top corners where small cracks can be seen on the face and sides of the panel. Minor surface soiling was observed on the black and white pin striped squares. One of the pin striped squares has been previously in-painted. No significant losses, scratches or abrasions were noted on the surface. The large aluminum square has a media blasted surface that gives it a matte finish. The surface profile of the blasted surface is uneven creating a mottled surface finish. The panel is structurally sound. (This condition report has been provided 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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