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Jesús Rafael Soto (1923-2005)
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- JESÚS RAFAEL SOTO
- Escritura fuerte azul y negra
signed, titled and dated 1980 on the reverse
- 19 5/8 by 78 3/4 by 6 in.
- (49.8 by 200 by 15.2 cm)
painted wood with nylon wires and painted metal elements
Provenance
Galería Freites, Caracas
Condition
The artwork is in good condition. The black painted background with white pin stripes is in good condition and the paint is tightly bound. The black frame that encompasses the composition is in good condition and structurally sound. All sixty-five blue & black painted wires that are suspended with monofilament are accounted for and in good condition with the exception of some minor paint loss evident on the surface. No significant scratches or abrasions were noted on the surface.
(This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation.)
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.