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Fernando Botero (B. 1933)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Fernando Botero
- The Idiot
- signed, titled and dated 74 lower right
- 15 3/4 by 12 5/8 in.
- (40 by 32.1 cm)
graphite, ink and colored pencil on paper
Provenance
Fondation Veranneman, Kruishoutem, Belgium
Condition
There is an unfinished pencil drawing on the reverse of the sheet. The sheet is affixed to the mat along all four edges from the reverse with mounting tape. There is skinning to all four corners and the lower center of the reverse, visible from the front in the upper right corner. Otherwise 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.