Lot 58
  • 58

Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Carlos Mérida
  • Figuras abstractas
  • signed and dated 1978 lower right
  • watercolor and ink on paper
  • 29 5/8 by 22 1/2 in.
  • 75 by 57 cm

Provenance

Private Collection, Los Angeles
Sale: Bonhams, Modern, Contemporary and Latin American Art, November 7, 2004, lot 147, illustrated in color 
Acquired from the above by the present owner 

Condition

The sheet has been affixed to the mat. The colors are vibrant, and the media layer is stable. Deckling is present along each of the extreme edges of the sheet. Light wear and soiling are present along each of the extreme edges of the sheet, most noticeably along the upper right and center left edges. A minor pinpoint spot of dark grey discoloration is present in the upper center of the work, in the square just above the hands of the figures.
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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