Lot 40
  • 40

José Gurvich (1927-1974)

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • José Gurvich
  • Constructivo en Madera
  • dated 62 lower right

  • 23 5/8 by 37 by 1 3/4 in.
  • (60 by 94 by 4.4 cm)
oil and wood collage on wood

Provenance

Galería de Arte Isabel Aninat, Santiago de Chile
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

There are three horizontal cracks in the wood in the upper left corner extending from the left edge, the longest being 8 in long. There are two additional horizontal cracks further down the left egde and several extending from the right edge. All of these cracks may be inherent to the nature of the wood. The work consists of two horizontal pieces of wood on which the collages have been placed. There appear to be several spots of inpainting along the white area of the circle in the upper left corner. Under ultra violet light the white areas of the work fluoresce which is most likely consistent with the pigment used by artist. Overall this work appears to be in stable and very 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.