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Juan Melé (b. 1923)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Juan Melé
- Pintura #7
- signed and dated 46 lower right; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse
acrylic on canvas
- 29 3/8 by 17 5/8 in.
- 74.7 by 44.7 cm
Provenance
Private collection, Europe (acquired from the artist)
Sale: Christie's, New York, Latin American Art, November 2007, lot 55, illustrated in color
Literature
Gabriela Siracusano, Melé, Buenos Aires, 2005, no. 7, p. 87, illustrated in color
Condition
The canvas is unlined and tightly stretched. There is some discoloration of the paint in the uppermost part of the right side. Under UV light inspection there are no signs of inpainting. Overall, the work 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.