Lot 48
  • 48

Beatriz Milhazes (b. 1960)

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Beatriz Milhazes
  • Untitled
  • 95 3/4 by 67 1/2 by 14 in.
  • (243.2 by 171.5 by 35.5 cm)
  • Executed in 1987.
painted fiberglass

Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the present owner (1987)

Condition

There surface of the fiberglass is uneven with several areas scattered throughout the sculpture where it appears that the top layer has chipped off. The under layers are also painted so this could be intentional. There are a few areas where the paint is actively lifting and several areas of white smudge marks in the middle of the sculpture on the left. Otherwise in good and stable condition.
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Catalogue Note

This lot is accompanied by a hand-written note from the artist indicating the color of the sculpture that reads É um pouco mais forte que sorvete de morango mas acho que mais forte fica melhor! Beijos e até breve Beatriz xxx.