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Matta (1912-2002)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Matta
- Faire el pájaro del Volcán
double sided drawing
- graphite and colored pencil on paper
- 11 1/2 by 14 1/2 in.
- (29.2 by 36.8 cm)
- Executed circa 1940.
titled upper right
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, November 18, 2004, lot 81, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, November 18, 2004, lot 81, illustrated in color
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
There is an unfinished drawing on the reverse of this sheet. There are pinholes in the upper right and left corners. There is light mat staining to all four edges and there is a small paper loss in the lower right corner. There is a small light brown stain in the lower left quadrant. There are slight smudges throughout the sheet most likely from the artist at work. Overall in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.