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Fernando Botero (B. 1933)
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Fernando Botero
- Niña con flores
- signed and dated 63 lower left
- 49 1/2 by 47 5/8 in.
- (125.6 by 121 cm)
oil on canvas
Provenance
Casimiro Eiger (acquired from the artist)
Acquired from the above by the previous owner (1965)
Leon Tovar Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the previous owner (1965)
Leon Tovar Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
There is buckling in the upper left corner and faint craquelure throughout the work especially in the black areas. There is a spot of retouching to a pinhole sized peforation along the top edge 4 in. from the right. Overal this work is in very good condition.
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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.