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Benito Quinquela Martín (1890-1977)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Benito Quinquela Martín
- Dia Gris en la Boca
- signed lower right; also signed, titled and dated 1952 on the reverse
- 23 1/2 by 27 3/8 in.
- (59.6 by 69.5 cm)
oil on masonite
Provenance
Edgar J. Cook, Winnetka, Illinois
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The painting is done with loose impasto strokes. Under ultra violet light there appears to be no signs of inpainting, except for small touch ups in the hull of the green boat on the right. There is a1 in. paint loss in the black area and on the hull of the blue boat on the left. There is another 1/8 in. paint loss on the boat in the center. Otherwise the paint surface appears to be stable.
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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.