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David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- David Alfaro Siqueiros
- Study for El Guardián de la Paz
- signed upper left
- graphite and color pencil on tissue paper laid down on masonite
- 13 1/2 by 11 1/4 in.
- 34.4 by 28.6 cm
Provenance
GalerÃas Iturbide, S.A., Mexico City
Acquired from the above by the present owner (January 3, 1968)
Acquired from the above by the present owner (January 3, 1968)
Condition
(This condition report has been provided courtesy of Mary Kearns Paper Conservation)
The paper is mounted to masonite. There are paper creases which occurred as a result of the mounting process. On a few of the creases the paper has torn. On the top edge there is tape residue. Because of the fragile nature of the paper, a removal is not advisable.
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.