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Juan Downey (1940-1993)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Juan Downey
- Invisible energy in Chile plays a concert in New York
- signed lower left
- acrylic, graphite and collage on cardboard mounted in panel
- 49 by 39 in.
- 125 by 99 cm
- Executed in 1969.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist
Barbara Duncan Collection
Private Collection, Chile
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Sale, November 19, 2007, lot 272, illustrated in color
Literature
Juan Downery: Of Dream into Study, Santiago, 1989, p. 10
Condition
The work was not examined outside of the frame. It is currently framed under glass. There are some slightly darker areas on the white surface, particularly along the right and left edges which could be attributed to rubbing against the glass. Overall, it is 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.
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.