Lot 50
  • 50

Alfredo Volpi (1896-1988)

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Alfredo Volpi
  • Bandeirinhas
  • signed on the reverse
  • 40 by 26 3/4 in.
  • (101.6 by 68 cm)
  • Painted circa 1970.
tempera on canvas

Provenance

Private Collection, Brazil
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, May 23, 2006, lot 36, illustrated in color

Condition

The canvas is unlined and well stretched. There are a few spots of scattered light brown staining along the center of the right edge. There is no evidence of inpainting under ultraviolet light. Overall 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.
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