Lot 69
  • 69

Ricardo Villegas Cordero

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Ricardo Villegas Cordero
  • The storyteller
  • signed and dated Ricardo V. y Cordero Roma 1881 lower left
  • oil on canvas
  • 58 by 41cm., 23 by 16in.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, London, 15 June 2010, lot 11
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

The canvas has been relined. Ultraviolet light reveals some strokes of retouching, notably in the background above the arms and head of the central figure, strenghtening in the dress of the figure to the right, in and above the cushion to the right, and in the background near the upper framing edge, and there are some small areas of green fluoresce which appear to be residual traces of an old varnish. There is some light frame rubbing at the extreme edges of the composition. The painting is in good overall condition and ready to hang. Held in a decorative rococo-style frame. The catalogue illustration is overall a good representation of the painting.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."