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René Portocarrero (1912-1986)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- René Portocarrero
- Flora
- signed and dated 66 lower right
- 39 1/8 by 23 1/2 in.
- (99.3 by 59.6 cm)
oil on canvas
Provenance
Private Collection, the Netherlands (acquired from the artist)
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 19-20, 1987, lot 26, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Mexico City
Galería Nina Menocal, Mexico City
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, Latin American Art, May 19-20, 1987, lot 26, illustrated in color
Private Collection, Mexico City
Galería Nina Menocal, Mexico City
Condition
The canvas is unlined and well stretched. The impasto areas are in good condition. Under ultraviolet light there is no evidence of inpainting and the work is heavily varnished. Overall in excellent 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.
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.