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Martha Boto (1925-2004)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Martha Boto
- Proyección
- signed and dated 1954 lower right; also signed, titled and dated Bs As - 1954 on the reverse
oil on canvas
- 37 1/2 by 22 1/2 in.
- 95.2 by 57.2 cm
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
Condition
The canvas is unlined and well stretched. The surface has been varnished. There is a 1/8 in. brown stain to the white area along the center of the left edge. The weave from the canvas is showing through the paint later in the lower half of the painting possibly accompanied by some light scratching.
Under ultraviolet light there is a 1 in. vertical area of retouching along in the lower left corner with two ½ in. spots above and to the right of it. There is a 2 in. diagonal line of inpainting in the center of the white are on the left. There are several areas of possible inpainting in the blue area along the lower half of the left edge. There are five small spots of scattered inpainting in the light blue circle at the top of the canvas. Otherwise in 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.