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Carlos Mérida (1891-1984)
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Carlos Mérida
- El Espejo del Divino
- signed and dated 1970 lower center
- mixed media on wood
- 21 3/4 by 14 3/4 in.
- 55.2 by 37.5 cm
Provenance
B. Lewin Galleries, Beverly Hills
Exhibited
Mexico City, Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexican Masterpieces from the Bernard and Edith Lewin Collection, April 1-July 1, 1998, n.n.
Condition
There is craquelure throughout the work and a heavy coat of varnish to the surface. Under ultraviolet light the varnish appears to be opaque. There is also a 4 in. vertical line of inpainting to the center of the work with a 1/8 in. spot to the right of it. Otherwise in stable 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.