Lot 280
  • 280

Ángel Botello (1913-1986)

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • Ángel Botello
  • Bathers
  • signed lower right
  • 27 7/8 by 29 3/8 in.
  • (70.8 by 74.6 cm)
  • Painted circa early 1940s.
oil on burlap

Provenance

Alexánder Herman Willem Westerveld, Dominican Republic
Ella de Westerveld, Netherlands
Acquired from the above by the present owner (1997)

Condition

The canvas appears to be relined. Under ultra violet light there appears to be a line of retouching along the upper border as well as a 2 in. area in the upper right quadrant. There is also an uneven application of varnish. The work has a wood backing.
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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