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Fernando Botero (B. 1933)
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernando Botero
- Reclining Woman
- inscribed with signature and numbered 3/6; also stamped with foundry mark
- 13 3/8 by 22 7/8 by 10 1/4 in.
- (34 by 58.1 by 26 cm)
bronze
Exhibited
Martigny, Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Botero, April 6-June 10, 1990, p. 117, no. 92, illustrated in color
Condition
The sculpture is in very good condition. The figure displays a mottled reddish brown patina that is in very good condition. Four tiny nicks in the bronze were noted adjacent to her proper right knee. The sculpture is clean and bears a fresh wax coating. The sculpture is structurally sound. No other physical damage was evident on the surface.
(This condition report has been provided courtesy of Wilson Conservation)
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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.