Lot 54
  • 54

Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Carlos Mérida
  • Ventana al infinito
  • signed and dated 1972 lower right
  • duco on masonite
  • 15 by 11 in.
  • 38 by 28 cm

Provenance

The Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection of Mexican Art, Los Angeles
Gift from the above to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles 
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, November 16, 2011, lot 194, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

Condition

This work is in good condition overall. The media layer is stable, and the colors are vibrant. Isolated minor spots of paint loss are present at the extreme upper left edge, and in the extreme lower right corner. A pinpoint spot of faint discoloration is present in the lower right quadrant, in the blue panel.
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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