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Julio Alpuy (b. 1919)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Julio Alpuy
- El Prinicipio II
- signed and dated 1965 lower left
- 39 1/2 by 19 1/2 by 2 1/8 in.
- (100.3 by 49.5 by 5.3 cm)
oil on carved wood
Provenance
Private Collection, Caracas
Private Collection, New York
Condition
There are a few scuffs and scratches throughout, most likely inherent in the wood. Under ultraviolet light, there is a 1 in. area of inpainting at the top of the white area at the bottom of the work, 6 in. from the left edge. Otherwise in very good 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.