- 906
Miguel Covarrubias 1904-1957
Estimate
780,000 - 1,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Miguel Covarrubias
- Balinese Girl and Hen
- signed lower right
- tempera with varnish on heavy paper
- 41 by 30.5cm.; 16 by 12in.
- Executed circa 1931
Provenance
Formerly in the Estate of Lester Peddy, New York
Literature
Adriana Williams, Yu-Chee Chong, Covarrubias in Bali, Editions Didier Millet, Singapore, 2005, page 2, colourplate
Kurt Heinzelman, The Covarrubias Circle: Nicolas Muray's Collection of 20th Century Art, Univ. of Texas Press, Austin 2004, p. 134, illus. of the final version of "Tourist Saved by Cheap Chinese Labor."
Condition
The painting is in good condition.
The paper is in good condition. A small mark is detected on the upper right and left corners (they resembling pin marks - probably done by the artist himself), but aside from that there appears to be no evidence of paint loss, foxing, puncture or tear. Neither creasing nor watermark was detected. Examination underneath ultraviolet light reveals no evidence of retouching.
(Painting was examined within its frame, under glass)
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work has a watercolor sketch on the verso which is a preliminary version of a caricature in the Nicolas Muray collection entitled "Tourist saved by Cheap Chinese Labor'' which was published in Vanity Fair Magazine, March 1931.