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Mardonio Magaña (1868-1947)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mardonio Magaña
- Two Heads
- each signed Mardonio Magaña and inscribed Mexico (on the bottom)
- wood
- height: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm) and 16 in. (40.6 cm)
- diameter: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm) and 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
wood
Provenance
Bernard Zakheim, San Francisco (acquired from the artist, 1929)
Ruth Gottstein, Chicago (by descent from the above)
Ruth Gottstein, Chicago (by descent from the above)
Literature
Mardonio Magaña: El Sentir de la Tradición (exhibition catalogue), Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, Mexico City, 2004, pp. 134 and 147, nos. 16 and 188, illustrated
Condition
There are several cracks in the wood on both heads. The biggest crack (in the larger head) measures approximately 10 in. long by 1/4 in. wide with some black residue surrounding it most likely due to a previous attempt at restoration. There are a few surface scratches and stains to the wood in both. There is also evidence of several small holes most likely from insects.
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.