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Diego Rivera (1886-1957)
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Diego Rivera
- Woman with Calla Lillies on her back
- signed and dated 1950 upper left
- 15 by 10 7/8 in.
- (38.1 by 27.6 cm)
watercolor on rice paper
Provenance
Galería Emma Hurtado, Mexico City
Acquired from the above by the present owner (January 20, 1951)
Private Collection, California
Acquired from the above by the present owner (January 20, 1951)
Private Collection, California
Condition
The sheet of paper has deckled edges consistent with the artist's use of medium. There are pinholes in all four corners and the sheet is hinged to the mat in the top two corners. There is residue from old mounting tape visible in the lower left and lower right corners. Overall the work is in excellent condition with bright and vivid colors.
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.